Allison is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) who earned her Master of Arts in Forensic Mental Health Counseling from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. During her time at John Jay, she specialized in Victim Counseling and later completed coursework to become a Certified Trauma Professional, deepening her understanding of how to support individuals navigating the complexities of trauma and emotional distress. She has experience working with children, adults, and families in various settings, including schools, outpatient clinics, telehealth, and in-home psychiatric support services.
Guided by a person-centered philosophy, Allison believes that clients are the experts on their own experiences. She serves as a supportive guide, helping individuals explore their emotions, attachment history, cultural influences, and upbringing to better understand how these factors shape their worldview. She prioritizes validation, empathy, and emotional support, working collaboratively with clients to implement tailored and holistic interventions. With survivors of trauma, Allison assists clients in developing self-awareness to understand the difference between discomfort and being unsafe, empowering them to release what no longer serves them. She takes great pride in being a culturally competent clinician, integrating interventions that align with each client’s race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and culture. She is dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive space for all individuals seeking support and guidance and is an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist.
Allison is an EMDRIA-Approved EMDR therapist, having received training through EMDR Educators of Florida. She utilizes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients process a variety of challenges, including grief, post-traumatic stress, imposter syndrome, attachment wounds, anxiety disorders, depression, phobias, complex trauma, and low self-esteem. This evidence-based approach enables clients to reprocess distressing experiences, alleviate psychological distress, and build resilience. She uses EMDR to empower clients to understand and change the impact of their thoughts, moods, and defenses, fostering healing and personal growth. She also holds a certification in Sand Play Therapy.
In her spare time, Allison enjoys reading, spending quality time with loved ones, journaling, listening to podcasts, and practicing yoga.
Supervised by Stephanie Surget, MSW, LCSW