Hello! My name is Allyson and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in VA. I support children, adolescents, and young adults (up to age 35) who are moving through life’s challenges including behavioral challenges, work/life balance, school experiences, friendship challenges, anxiety, anger management, grief, life transitions and self-esteem. I also support caregivers in navigating their child’s emotional experiences.
In my work with child/adolescent clients, I weave together play, expressive arts and movement to empower clients in exploring and comprehending their inner selves and life narratives. For adolescents and young adults, I draw from methodologies like ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy), CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and expressive arts to align with one’s goals. Additionally, I prioritize collaboration with caregivers to ensure comprehensive support for their child's emotional journey.
I'm hoping you'll feel seen, heard, validated, and understood and that you'll feel that we've collaborated in a way that feels aligned with your therapy goals. Therapy isn't easy-my ultimate hope is that you'll walk away feeling proud of the commitment you made to yourself in working towards finding a balance that aligns with you.
