Alison Shea
she/her/hers
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MA, MFT-C
Do you feel like you’re repeating the same conflicts or unhealthy behaviors over and over again?
Have you tried to change only to see old habits creep back in, despite your best efforts? I am a brain-based therapist who integrates knowledge of neuroscience to help clients rewire their brains and improve their mental and relational health.
Couples Therapy
I help couples heal:
- Recurring conflicts
- Codependency
- Emotional disconnect
- Sexual challenges
In therapy, you will develop:
- Healthy communication
- Trust
- Profound emotional & physical intimacy
You and your partner will co-create a relationship founded on deep love and a restored sense of playfulness and connection. By addressing the underlying causes that lead to dysfunction, gridlocked problems will be eliminated.
Individual Therapy
I help individuals:
- Process and release trauma
- Transform negative core beliefs
- Replace unhealthy coping mechanisms with loving behaviors
- Recognize, process, and communicate emotions
- Build self-esteem and self-love
- Explore and deepen spirituality
Further, you will understand your relationships better and how to be a more loving partner, friend, and family member. I use Parts Work (such as IFS) and Attachment Theory to help clients release outdated relationship habits so they can cultivate fulfilling connections.
Love Your Life
My approach to therapy is compassionate, holistic and solution-focused. Instead of focusing solely on the problem, we focus on what it is you truly want and how to get there.
Additionally, my background includes training in sex therapy and Tantric sexuality. I work with individuals and couples of all sexual/gender identities to improve sexual fulfillment.
I have healed from severe trauma, addiction, and loss, and now live a life of deep peace and joy. I can help you do the same.
Alison sees clients in-person and via telehealth using a HIPAA-compliant video conferencing platform.
Alison is not taking new clients at this time.
Specialities + Modalities
Who I Work With: Individual (13+), Couples, Polyamory/Consensual Non-Monogamy
Specialities:
- Relationship issues
- Sex, Gender & Intimacy
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma & PTSD
- Disordered Eating
- Life transitions, Adjustment & Stress
- Self-Esteem & Self-Love
- Personal growth & Self-Actualization
- Coping skills
- Grief & Loss
- Attachment styles
- Spirituality
Modalities: Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Tantric Sexuality & Sex Therapy, Play & Art Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Parts Work, Somatic Therapy, Brain-based Neurocounseling, and Mindfulness-Based Counseling.
Credentials + Training
- Marriage and Family Therapy Candidate, MFT (MFTC.0014520), supervised by Catherine Ocasio, LCSW, LAC, ACS
- Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Regis University
- Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Michigan
- Certified Level 2 Gottman Method Couples Therapy Training, The Gottman Institute
- Tao Tantric Arts Facilitator
- VITA™ Sex, Love, and Relationship Coach
What Clients Are Saying About Alison
“My partner and I saw Alison for about three to four months in 2023. She did a tremendous job in helping us emotionally process some of the conflicts between us. She also helped us explore some deep seated issues we were having in our relationship that we either did not know existed or I was too afraid to bring up outside of a session with Alison. Alison is wonderful to work with, and made us feel safe and comfortable. I feel much closer to my partner than when I started therapy with Alison. I appreciate her candor and strategies for improving our relationship.”
“I can’t recommend Alison highly enough. As a first-time therapy patient, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but she made the entire experience incredibly comfortable. Alison has a remarkable ability to break things down in a way that made sense to me, giving me the new perspective I needed. She not only helped me better understand my thoughts and emotions but also helped me develop tools that I could apply in my daily life. My experience with Alison has been genuinely life-changing, and I’m so grateful for her guidance. If you’re looking for a provider who is not only knowledgeable but also deeply compassionate and easy to connect with, I wholeheartedly recommend her.“
“We started with Alison for family therapy with my teenage sons. It improved our communication so much my husband and I started couples counseling as well. Alison was so kind and understanding it helped us talk through issues that we hadn’t ever opened up about. We always felt better afterwards and using the skills she taught us our relationship is now better than ever. I only wish we had started sooner! I would recommend Alison to anyone, she is truly gifted at what she does.”
$150
Individual Therapy
50-Minute Session
$175
Relationship Therapy
50-Minute Session
No insurance is accepted. We can provide a Superbill upon request.
Let’s Connect.
Schedule a FREE 15-minute online consultation to talk about your therapy goals.