- Client-centered approach
- Mindfulness tools
- Solution-focused steps
About Alison
Alison Chrun is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, addiction, grief, and other life changes. She uses a warm, patient style and aims to meet each person where they are.
Alison blends several approaches to fit individual needs rather than using one fixed method. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental setting where people can explore their feelings at their own pace. She also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques are part of her toolkit for coping with stress and building practical next steps.
She often encourages small, concrete changes that can help with daily struggles like sleep, motivation, and managing moods. Alison pays attention to how past hurts and trauma affect present relationships and daily life. Her work includes supporting people with parenting stress, intimacy concerns, fertility and postpartum challenges, and career-related pressures.
Alison aims to respond thoughtfully to messages and tends to be more active on evening message boards for back-and-forth exchanges. She offers live chats, video sessions, and live phone sessions so people can find a format that fits their routine.
Reaching out can feel intimidating, and Alison emphasizes steady, collaborative progress rather than quick fixes. She asks people to take the first step by completing the platform questionnaire and scheduling a session to begin.
How her approaches fit into online therapy
Alison uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful environment where people can name what matters to them and set the pace of sessions. This approach helps when someone needs to process feelings, build self-trust, or find clarity around relationships.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ideas to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another part of her work and focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and trying practical changes that affect mood and behavior.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Alison will talk with each person about goals, values, and what feels most helpful, and then combine methods that fit those priorities. The plan can shift as needs change.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm the exact session options when you book since formats can vary. The biography lists live chats, video sessions, and live phone sessions as options, and these can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Online work can reduce commute time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and let people pick a setting that helps them stay consistent with sessions.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Alison commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, parenting strain, career stress, trauma and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and understanding, meeting people where they are and moving at a pace that feels right while encouraging progress toward goals.
What is her professional background?
She has eight years of clinical experience and practices as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in California and holds the CA LMFT credential.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not take international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I take to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.
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