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- Addiction and trauma
- Values-based work
- Skill focused
About Allison
Allison Bratton is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Oregon who helps people facing addictions, anxiety, depression, and the fallout of trauma. She works with individuals dealing with relationship strain, parenting stress, sleep problems, grief, and career concerns. Her style is direct and supportive, aimed at practical steps people can use right away.
Allison uses several therapy approaches to match what each person needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful habits and develop clearer values. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered methods guide conversations about relationships and early life experience. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are priorities.
Clients often come for help with addiction, family conflict, or big life changes. She also addresses ADHD, bipolar disorder, and personality-related struggles like dependency or control issues. Sessions focus on learning tools, trying small changes, and tracking what helps over time.
Allison has 12 years of clinical experience in mental health. She says therapy is a collaborative process and will work with each person to set goals that fit their life. Practical problem solving and steady support are central to her practice.
To begin, prospective clients choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is then set according to therapist availability and the subscription plan that clients use.
Allison uses several therapy approaches to match what each person needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful habits and develop clearer values. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered methods guide conversations about relationships and early life experience. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are priorities.
Clients often come for help with addiction, family conflict, or big life changes. She also addresses ADHD, bipolar disorder, and personality-related struggles like dependency or control issues. Sessions focus on learning tools, trying small changes, and tracking what helps over time.
Allison has 12 years of clinical experience in mental health. She says therapy is a collaborative process and will work with each person to set goals that fit their life. Practical problem solving and steady support are central to her practice.
To begin, prospective clients choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is then set according to therapist availability and the subscription plan that clients use.
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How Allison’s Approaches Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small actions toward those values while accepting difficult emotions. It can help with anxiety, depression, and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical exercises to change them, which is useful for sleep issues, anxiety, and mood symptoms. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how past relationships shape current patterns and helps people change how they relate to others and to themselves.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Allison will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The biography did not list specific online session types, so confirm available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people focus on skill practice between sessions and apply strategies in real situations. Licensed professionals can guide the process so sessions feel focused and relevant to everyday challenges.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCodependencyControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Oregon
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Allison help with?
She helps people with addictions, relationship strain, family problems, trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, grief, and parenting concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and supportive, focusing on teaching skills, trying small changes, and aligning work with each person's values and goals.
What background does she bring to sessions?
Allison has 12 years of experience working in mental health and draws on multiple therapy methods to tailor care to individual needs.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Oregon.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are offered for sessions?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with Allison?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.