Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hi all! I am Ali and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have worked for a community mental health agency in Chicago for the past 3 years and I am originally from Southern California. I just recently moved to Denver, CO this summer. I am currently licensed in Illinois and Colorado.
My experience is working in community mental health, I engaged with low-income folks with various mental health needs, such as life stressors, mood and psychotic disorders, anxiety, depression and trauma. I believe everyone has a story to tell and that each one matters.
I use different approaches depending on client’s needs. I engage Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic model and strengths-based approach. In addition to building in coping skills or behavioral modification, I take time gathering client’s history in order to help the client make connections and meaning of their past experiences. I value using biopsychosocial assessment which gages client’s level of functioning and prevalence of symptoms.
In 2023, the world can be and feel like a messed-up place… getting support for your mental health is important. I serve my clients without judgment and with hope.
If you think we would be a good fit, I would love to meet you and support you in your therapy journey!
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Alison McCandless is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and Colorado (IL LCSW 149024690; CO LCSW CSW.09929741) with three years of clinical experience.
She spent the past three years working at a community mental health agency in Chicago, supporting low-income individuals with a range of mental health needs, including life stressors, mood and psychotic disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Originally from Southern California, she recently relocated to Denver, Colorado.
Alison tailors her therapeutic approach to each person’s needs, drawing on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic theory, and a strengths-based framework. She combines skill-building and behavioral strategies with careful review of a client’s history to help make connections and meaning from past experiences.
She uses a biopsychosocial assessment to evaluate functioning and symptom patterns, and she aims to offer nonjudgmental, hopeful support. If Alison seems like a good fit, she welcomes the opportunity to meet and work collaboratively on the client’s therapy goals.
For many common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or adjusting to life changes, online therapy can be an effective alternative to in-person sessions. Research and practice have shown that remote care often works well for these types of issues.
One major benefit is flexibility – people can meet with a therapist in the format that fits their routine and comfort level, whether that is video sessions, phone calls, live chat, or in-app messaging. This adaptability helps make therapy more accessible and easier to maintain.
Licensed professionals provide online therapy, and if you find the fit isn’t right you can choose a different therapist at any time. Overall, online therapy offers a practical, adaptable way to pursue support for everyday mental health challenges while keeping the focus on professional, therapeutic care.
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