- Client-centered focus
- Practical CBT skills
- Creative therapy options
About Alison
Alison Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with eight years of counseling experience. She draws on her background in psychology and clinical mental health counseling to help people facing heavy stress, relationship pain, and ongoing worry. Alison also brings lived experience as a parent of a child with health challenges and as a veteran and former Department of Defense employee.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Alison listens first and works with each person to set clear goals. She uses client-centered conversations to understand what matters most, then adds tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work to change day-to-day habits and thinking.
Alison helps people who are dealing with depression, low self-esteem, trauma or abuse, addiction, grief, and intimacy concerns. She also supports those coping with career stress, parenting strain, ADHD, and relationship problems. Money and financial issues are included among the topics she lists as part of her focus.
Sessions often include problem-solving, skill-building, and practical steps to reduce intense emotions and improve communication. Creative options such as expressive writing, music, or art may be used when they fit a person’s needs. The goal is to leave each meeting with one or two doable tools to try between sessions.
Alison works with individuals to build stronger coping skills and clearer choices. She invites people to start with a short match questionnaire and then schedule sessions that fit their life and goals.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work can fit your life
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding your experience without judgment. It helps people feel heard and then guides them to set goals that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thoughts and behaviors and teaches specific skills to reduce worry, lift mood, and change unhelpful habits. Narrative therapy helps people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and can be useful for identity, relationship, and life-change concerns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Alison collaborates with each person to decide which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying approaches, comparing what helps, and adjusting the plan together as progress is made.
Confirming session formats before booking is recommended, as specific online options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, cut down travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins when life gets hectic. Some people find sessions by video useful for in-depth work, while others prefer shorter audio check-ins or phone conversations for brief updates. Talk with the therapist about which option would suit your routines and comfort level.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Alison help with?
She supports people coping with depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem struggles, addictions, grief, and related concerns such as ADHD and career stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She listens first, sets clear goals with clients, and uses tools from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches to build skills you can use day to day.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of counseling experience and a background that includes military service and work for the Department of Defense.
What credentials and location are on file?
She holds the LPC credential (Licensed Professional Counselor) and practices in Georgia.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She accepts international clients.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.