- Values informed care
- Skills and strategies
- Short term goals
About Allison
Allison Bratton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon who helps people facing money and financial worries alongside other life challenges. She works with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain, and stress that can affect daily functioning and financial decisions. Her style aims to be straightforward and compassionate so people feel understood when they start talking about what matters most to them.
Allison uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new behaviors. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts and actions that get in the way of financial stability and emotional wellbeing. Attachment-based ideas are woven into sessions to look at how early relationships shape current choices.
Sessions focus on concrete steps clients can try between meetings, such as small budgeting habits, coping skills for urges around spending or substances, and communication practices to reduce conflict. Allison encourages realistic goals and steady progress rather than quick fixes. She also integrates work on grief, sleep, and parenting stress when those issues affect money or life direction.
Her background includes 12 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns, including trauma, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and family of origin issues. Allison brings a values-informed viewpoint that helps people connect their finances to what matters most in their lives.
People interested in beginning work complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
The practice draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in simple, practical ways. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values, which can guide financial choices and daily routines. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect trust and decision-making so clients can build different habits in relationships and money matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, useful for breaking cycles like impulsive spending or avoidance.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then suggest one or a blend of methods to try. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan can be adjusted as needed.
Confirm available session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people choose sessions that match their energy level that day, such as a focused skills session or a longer conversation about life changes. Licensed professionals tailor sessions to each person's needs and goals rather than promising a single fixed pathway.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Allison help with?
She helps with addictions, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting stress, career concerns, and money and financial issues among other topics.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and compassionate, using clear skills practice and values-based work to address thoughts, behaviors, and decision-making.
How much experience does she have?
Allison has 12 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, and addiction-related issues.
Where is her practice located and what credentials does she hold?
She is licensed in Oregon and holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Allison?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.