About Me

Hi, I'm Allison.
Clinical Social Worker/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

Licensed therapist · South Charlotte · Telehealth across North Carolina

Who I Am

I became a therapist because I believe deeply in the capacity people have to heal, not just to cope, but to truly transform. Over the course of more than 23 years in clinical practice, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside people through some of life’s most difficult seasons, and what I’ve witnessed again and again is this: when someone feels genuinely safe, genuinely heard, and genuinely met where they are, remarkable things become possible.

That belief shapes everything about the way I work.

I’m Allison, a licensed therapist based in North Charlotte. I earned my undergraduate degree in Social Work from UNC Charlotte and went on to complete my graduate training at UNC Chapel Hill and I’ve spent the more than two decades since then deepening that foundation through clinical work, advanced training, and a genuine commitment to growing as a practitioner.

I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, and I bring a rich, integrative toolkit to each client I work wit, including EMDR, somatic approaches, mindfulness, breathwork, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and attachment-based work.

But more than any modality or technique, what I bring to this work is myself. Someone who is genuinely curious about you, committed to your growth, and honored to be part of your journey.

Outside the Therapy Room

When I’m not with clients, you’ll likely find me on my yoga mat, playing with my dogs, or planning my next trip somewhere new, fun and exciting.

Yoga taught me a lot of what I believe about healing; that the body keeps its own record of what we’ve been through, and that breath and stillness can reach places words can’t. My dogs keep me present in a simpler way. And travel keeps me curious, which I think makes me a better therapist than any single training ever could.

Those things aren’t separate from the work I do. They’re part of how I stay grounded, present, and human.

I think it matters that the person sitting across from you has a full life too, and I’m happy to be a therapist who doesn’t hide that.

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Make An Appointment

I know reaching out to a therapist can feel like a big step — sometimes it takes a lot of courage just to send that first message. Wherever you are in that process, I’m glad you’re here.

If something on this page resonated with you, I’d love to connect. Let’s start with a free 15-minute consultation and see if we’re a good fit.

My Approach

I think of therapy as a collaboration. You are the expert on your own life. I’m here to help you make sense of it, sit with the hard parts, and find your way through.

My approach is integrative, which means I don’t follow a single rigid method. Instead, I draw from a range of evidence-based practices; EMDR, somatic therapy, mindfulness and breathwork, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, attachment theory, and psychodynamic work and I tailor what we do to what you actually need.

I believe healing happens in the body as much as the mind. I believe early experiences shape us in ways we often can’t see clearly on our own. And I believe that real, lasting change comes not from fixing what’s “wrong” with you, but from understanding yourself more fully and extending yourself genuine compassion.

Who I Work With

I work with adults, men and women, who are ready to do something different. My clients tend to be self-aware, motivated, and open to exploring new perspectives, even when that feels uncomfortable. They come to me carrying anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and the weight of life’s unexpected turns.

The people I work with best are those who want more than just symptom relief. They want to understand themselves, why they feel the way they feel, why they respond the way they respond and to build something more solid from the inside out.

I offer individual therapy and group therapy. I work with individuals and I don’t currently provide couples or teen therapy.

If you’re not sure whether I’m the right fit, the best thing to do is reach out. That’s exactly what a free consultation is for.

Areas of Specialization

Anxiety & stress
Depression
Trauma & PTSD
Grief & loss
Life transitions
EMDR therapy
Somatic therapy