Allyson Klein

Allyson Klein is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology from Brandeis University and a master’s degree in social work from the University of California, Berkeley, and has provided care in a variety of clinical settings over her career.

She brings a compassionate, non-judgmental stance to therapy and prioritizes creating a safe environment where clients can explore challenges and work toward their goals. As a licensed clinical social worker in both Oregon and California, she draws on deep clinical experience to support people through difficult times.

Klein has worked with a diverse range of individuals across cultural and ethnic backgrounds, ages, and sexual orientations. She has experience treating depression, anxiety and panic, histories of trauma and abuse, emotional and binge eating, addiction, family and relationship concerns, work stress, and many other life difficulties.

Her clinical approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). These methods examine how thoughts and behaviors affect emotions and mood, and DBT adds a strong emphasis on acceptance strategies and mindfulness practice. Together with clients she identifies unhelpful patterns, increases awareness, and supports gradual changes that build into meaningful progress. She acknowledges that change requires time, determination, and courage, and she is ready to walk that path alongside clients.