Alison Smith
Georgia LPC offering trauma-informed, relationship-focused therapy
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About
Alison Smith, LPC, brings eight years of clinical practice to individuals and families in Georgia and beyond. Her work covers a broad range of concerns including LGBT matters, relationship and intimacy challenges, trauma and abuse, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, addictions, grief, and self-esteem. She also addresses parenting and blended family issues, eating and sleeping concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Alison offers focused support for attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, dissociation, and relationship patterns that repeat.
Her background includes military service in the Air Force and a decade of work for the Department of Defense. She holds a Bachelor of Psychology from the University of Phoenix and a Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. Alison incorporates clinical approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Jungian ideas, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She often integrates creative methods like art, writing, poetry, and music into treatment plans. Licensed in Georgia as GA LPC LPC012154, she provides services in English and accepts international clients.
Her background includes military service in the Air Force and a decade of work for the Department of Defense. She holds a Bachelor of Psychology from the University of Phoenix and a Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. Alison incorporates clinical approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Jungian ideas, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She often integrates creative methods like art, writing, poetry, and music into treatment plans. Licensed in Georgia as GA LPC LPC012154, she provides services in English and accepts international clients.
- Location:
- Georgia, United States
- Years Experience:
- 8
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, Family conflicts, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: GA LPC LPC012154
- NPI Number: 1831634591
- License: LPC (Georgia)
Remote counseling and therapeutic approach
Alison provides remote sessions using video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging so clients can choose the format that fits their rhythm and access. She accepts international clients and conducts work in English, adapting the communication style to the selected medium.
Her practice draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening and collaborative goal setting so the person’s perspective guides each step. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and to teach practical skills for managing mood, anxiety, and patterns that interfere with daily life. Solution-Focused Therapy is woven in to help identify concrete next steps and small, achievable goals that move a person forward.
These approaches are presented in partnership with the individual. Alison often blends structured skill work with narrative and creative techniques such as writing or music to help people explore meaning and make changes. The combination can suit those who want both practical tools and space to reflect on personal stories, all delivered through the client’s preferred remote format.
How long has Alison been practicing?
She has eight years of professional experience as a licensed counselor.
What are her credentials and licensure?
Alison is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Her license is listed as GA LPC LPC012154.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Where is she based?
She provides services from Georgia.
What communication methods are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
Yes. This profile indicates she accepts international clients.
How does her pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a counseling relationship with her?
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