- Practical tools
- Goal focused
- Mindful strategies
About Alison
Alison Silcox is a licensed professional counselor in Colorado who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports those facing major life changes and compassion fatigue. Alison focuses on practical steps people can use right away to feel steadier and more capable.
She keeps conversations respectful and direct. Sessions are tailored to each person’s situation and goals. Alison uses clear techniques to build motivation, increase confidence, and reduce overwhelming worry.
Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral methods to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She blends mindfulness practices to help people notice their experience without judgment. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused work help set short-term goals and find concrete next steps.
Alison brings 13 years of clinical experience to sessions and adapts her pace to what each person needs. She aims to make therapy approachable and useful from the first visit. Clients can expect straightforward guidance and practical tools they can try between meetings.
Alison also addresses issues tied to relationships and life roles, such as attachment concerns, caregiver stress, and communication problems. She works with challenges around chronic illness, body image, guilt, and choices like divorce or financial worries. Her style is collaborative and problem-oriented, with attention to what matters most to the person in front of her.
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
Alison often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it breaks problems into manageable steps and practical exercises.She also uses mindfulness therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and build calm. Mindfulness helps people stay present and handle strong emotions with less overwhelm.
Motivational interviewing appears in her work to strengthen a person's own reasons for change and to set realistic next steps. This approach supports decisions around life transitions, health goals, and financial behavior changes.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and help choose approaches that match needs and comfort level. This is a collaborative process that can change as progress is made.
For practical details about online sessions, please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also let people use a session without being on camera if that feels better, which can be helpful for those who prefer audio only or lower bandwidth options.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Alison commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include money and financial issues, attachment and abandonment, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is respectful and practical. Sessions focus on clear steps, short-term goals, and skills people can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional work experience in counseling and related clinical settings.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's listed availability.