- Client-centered approach
- Trauma informed care
- Practical goal setting
About Alison
Alison Gabel is a Licensed Professional Counselor who centers sessions on the person in front of her. She prioritizes what each client brings into the room and follows their goals to shape the work. Alison writes simply and directly about getting unstuck, processing hard feelings, and finding a clearer sense of self.
Alison has about 11 years of clinical experience and practices in Missouri. Her background includes focused work with people facing trauma, crisis, depression, and anxiety. She emphasizes trauma-informed care and supports people through big life changes and ongoing stressors.
Her approach is grounded in Client-Centered Therapy, which means conversation and goals come from the client's priorities. She also draws on attachment-based and psychodynamic ideas to look at relationship patterns and early influences that still matter today. Solution-focused and trauma-focused methods are used to set small, concrete goals and to address difficult memories when needed.
In sessions she helps people with a wide range of concerns including grief, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Alison also works with people navigating relationship and family problems, body image and kink-affirming topics, caregiver stress, and career questions. She aims to make therapy practical and relevant to everyday life.
People who choose her can expect a collaborative, down-to-earth conversation aimed at clearer thinking and better functioning. Prospective clients should use the site tools to begin the matching process and schedule a first conversation.
How Alison’s approaches translate to online therapy
Alison works from a Client-Centered Therapy model that lets the client set the pace and goals for each session. In practice this means online sessions focus on what the person wants to talk about next, with the therapist following their lead to plan next steps.She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how past relationship patterns shape current feelings and reactions. This can help with intimacy-related struggles, trust issues, and family of origin concerns. Psychodynamic ideas are used to notice recurring patterns and unconscious themes that affect everyday behavior and mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust the plan as therapy progresses. The process is collaborative so clients can shape what helps most.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful for fitting sessions into work or family schedules, shorter check-ins between in-person visits, and continuing care when travel makes in-person sessions difficult. Discuss logistics with the therapist when scheduling to decide what will work best.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Alison help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. Other focus areas include self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a person-centered approach that follows the client’s goals. She may also use attachment-based, psychodynamic, solution-focused, and trauma-focused methods as appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has around 11 years of clinical experience working with individuals and groups on trauma, crisis intervention, and mood concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Missouri and practices with that credential.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are scheduled.
How does pricing or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.