- Practical coping skills
- Collaborative treatment planning
- Creative therapy options
About Alison
Alison Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who brings eight years of counseling experience to her practice. She draws on military and civilian roles to shape a practical outlook. Alison speaks plainly and focuses on clear steps clients can use in daily life. She works with people facing issues such as depression, trauma, relationship problems, addiction, grief, and concerns related to LGBT identity.
Alison's background includes service in the Air Force and a decade working for the Department of Defense. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Phoenix and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. Personal caregiving experience has also influenced how she responds to chronic stress and unexpected medical challenges in families.
In sessions she favors straightforward conversation and collaborative planning. She uses Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral approaches alongside solution-focused and narrative techniques when helpful. Creative tools like writing, music, and art are sometimes included to support expression and insight.
Alison often helps people manage anxiety, sleep and eating concerns, self-esteem issues, and problems that show up across work and home life. She also works with clients on intimacy-related difficulties, parenting stress, and career transitions. Her experience includes supporting people with trauma, PTSD, and military-cultural issues.
She invites a practical partnership where goals are set together and skills are practiced between meetings. Her style aims to reduce overwhelm and build manageable habits. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking.
How Alison’s Approaches Shape Online Work
Alison often draws on Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the client’s perspective and create a respectful, listening-focused environment. This approach helps people who need a space to organize their thoughts and feel heard without pressure. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and develop concrete behavior changes. CBT is useful for depression, anxiety, sleep and eating concerns, and practical coping strategies that can be practiced between sessions. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Alison will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean starting with a listening-based approach and adding CBT exercises or narrative work as goals become clearer. If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let people use tools like written exercises or music between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and creative techniques for remote meetings, helping clients practice skills in real life while still getting guidance from a therapist.Areas of expertise
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Alison help with?
She supports people dealing with depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, grief, and self-esteem struggles. Additional areas include sleep and eating problems, career change, and ADHD-related concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Alison uses a collaborative, straightforward approach that focuses on practical steps and coping skills. She often adds creative tools like writing or music to help people express themselves.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of counseling experience, with prior military service and ten years working for the Department of Defense shaping her perspective.
What credentials and location are listed?
Alison holds the LPC credential and practices in Georgia. The profile lists her as a Licensed Professional Counselor based in that state.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in this biography; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.