Couples & Family Therapy

“Alison is devoted to family life.  She applies her heart and her grit to help her clients pursue self-awareness and make substantial changes in their behavior.  She understands long term relationships and is a fearless guide and cheerleader.”

-Client, 68

Specialties for Couples & Families

  • Restoring family life after tragic loss  

  • Recovering from infidelity

  • Strengthening family “chi”

  • Reinvigorating intimacy 

  • Changing communication patterns

  • PTSD  

  • Attachment and healthy boundaries

  • Conflict, anger, and withdrawal 

  • Alcoholism and substance abuse

  • Establishing parental leadership

  • Articulating family values

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“The kids believe in her wholeheartedly, and even my husband, who had a huge distrust problem with therapists, is all in with her.  She gets right to the problem, tries to deal with it, and then sends the kids on their way – doesn’t believe in long term therapy when it’s not needed.”

— Client, 53