Alison Smith
Support for relationships, trauma, and life transitions
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About
Alison Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia who brings eight years of counseling experience to her work with individuals and couples. She supports adults navigating concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, self-esteem, motivation, relationship stress, communication challenges, parenting concerns, and major life transitions. She also has experience working with military culture and PTSD, and she welcomes clients seeking support around LGBT-related issues, intimacy-related concerns, and other complex relationship dynamics.
Her professional background includes service as an Air Force veteran and a decade as a Department of Defense employee, experiences that inform her understanding of duty, resilience, and the pressures that can come with high-stakes roles. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Phoenix and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. As a mother of three, including a child born with congenital heart disease, she understands how disruptive and overwhelming life stressors can feel, especially when circumstances are outside of one’s control.
Alison’s counseling style is grounded in client-centered therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and she may incorporate Jungian Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy to help clients explore patterns, strengthen coping skills, and reconnect with personal values. She also integrates creative techniques such as art, music, poetry, and creative writing when helpful, collaborating with each client to develop a plan that fits their goals and day-to-day realities.
Her professional background includes service as an Air Force veteran and a decade as a Department of Defense employee, experiences that inform her understanding of duty, resilience, and the pressures that can come with high-stakes roles. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Phoenix and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. As a mother of three, including a child born with congenital heart disease, she understands how disruptive and overwhelming life stressors can feel, especially when circumstances are outside of one’s control.
Alison’s counseling style is grounded in client-centered therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and she may incorporate Jungian Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy to help clients explore patterns, strengthen coping skills, and reconnect with personal values. She also integrates creative techniques such as art, music, poetry, and creative writing when helpful, collaborating with each client to develop a plan that fits their goals and day-to-day realities.
- 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)
Practical Online Therapy With Approaches That Fit You
Alison Smith, LPC, often draws from client-centered therapy, which focuses on understanding the client’s perspective and building on existing strengths. This approach can be especially helpful when someone feels overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin, because sessions move at a pace that supports clarity and self-trust.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured, skills-focused approach that looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. CBT can be useful for concerns like depression, anxiety, self-esteem challenges, and day-to-day stress by helping clients test unhelpful patterns and practice more supportive responses.
Depending on the client’s goals, Alison may incorporate Narrative Therapy, which helps people examine the stories they have carried about themselves and their relationships and create new meaning that better fits who they are today.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alison collaborates with clients to identify what they want to change, what matters most to them, and what kind of support feels practical, then adjusts the process to match those preferences over time.
Online therapy adds flexibility, offering options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats can make it easier to stay consistent with therapy, fit sessions into a busy schedule, and access support from a comfortable setting.
How much experience does Alison Smith have?
Alison Smith has 8 years of experience providing therapy and counseling support.
Is Alison Smith a licensed therapist?
Yes. Alison Smith is a licensed professional counselor (LPC). Her Georgia license is GA LPC LPC012154.
In which languages does Alison Smith provide therapy?
Alison Smith provides therapy in English.
Where is Alison Smith located?
Alison Smith is located in Georgia.
How can I work with Alison Smith as my therapist?
You can work with Alison Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what feels most comfortable and what is available.
Does Alison Smith work with international clients?
Yes. Alison Smith works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Alison Smith cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.