My name is Allyson, and I'm a psychotherapist, a researcher, and an advocate. I'm here to help you live and not just survive.

As a therapist, I blend my clinical experience with the latest research to help clients who are feeling disconnected and stuck in life to build a life that truly reflects them. I enjoy providing a compassionate, non-judgmental space for you to come and just be. We’ll work together to dig deeper into what makes you unique and discover who you want to become. We’ll build up your skills and supports to lean on along the way.

In my career as a therapist, I’ve supported children/teens and their families, as well as young adults to work through their challenges and create patterns of relating that are more helpful for them. Before that, I worked in the legal industry both by helping families plan for, and work through, the death of a loved one, as well as managing stress around financial uncertainty.

I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT #136508) and Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC #12918) under the supervision of Elizabeth McGinnis, LPCC 8285. I received my Master’s from California Baptist University in Counseling Psychology and my Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology from Biola University.

If you’re ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, I’d love to support you along the way. Asking for help and putting in the work is HARD! Be gentle with yourself as you go about this. The good news, you won’t have to do it alone. Let’s shake off those unhelpful expectations of yourself/others and find what fits most for you so you can live a fulfilling, joy-filled, compassionate life!

I had the honor of being the first guest on EMPsychotherapy’s YouTube channel. Check out my conversation with Elizabeth McGinnis and learn a bit more about me here

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“I highly recommend Elizabeth. She is an extremely dedicated therapist with a wide variety of experience and tools. Her work with veterans and those dealing with trauma is especially impressive. Her level of commitment to growth and healing for her clients is hard to find.”

“Elizabeth is an excellent clinician. She brings rigor and deep insight into her work with clients. Her style blends a concrete approach with compassion and humor. If you want a no non-sense pragmatic therapist who will offer you skills and tools, Elizabeth is your woman. I trust her implicitly with clients.”

“Elizabeth McGennis is a very passionate, genuine, well trained therapist . . . I have seen her devotion toward her work and clients. She goes out of her way to bring quality into her work. I highly recommend Elizabeth for anyone who is going through personal or relational issues. She has extraordinary quality to be a good listener and support.”

My name is Allyson, and I'm a psychotherapist, a researcher, and an advocate. I'm here to help you live and not just survive.

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