Alyson Marcell, LMHC Therapist She/Her/Hers

Alyson's approach to care is client centered and emphasizes the importance of a strong therapeutic alliance. This alliance serves as the safe foundation for exploring relationship patterns, emotional processing, resistance, and unconscious belief systems as they impact day to day quality of life and self esteem.

Her eclectic approach begins with a strong underpinning in humanism with the practical skills of CBT, DBT, EMDR and ACT for tangible, real world results. She further implements elements of psychodynamic, existential and spiritual therapies, as well as the expressive arts, to best meet her clients where they are at, tailoring care towards a client's strengths and exploration of areas in which they would like to grow.  

By providing individualized care designed to honor the journey and wisdom of each of her clients, her genuine positive regard serves as a cornerstone for meaning making and self actualization.  Her clients often describe work with her as warm, collaborative, encouraging and authentic. 

Alyson brings over ten years of clinical experience providing individual and group therapy for adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Her areas of specialization include adjustment disorders, grief and loss, PTSD/trauma work, identity issues, LGBTQI and affirming therapy, substance use, personality disorders and depression. 

Her clinical background also includes bipolar and psychotic disorders. Her current professional interests include neuroplasticity, holistic and integrative practices, developmental theory across the lifespan and the sociological aspects of mental health. 

Alyson believes that, at our core, human beings are social creatures, and shared space can help build trust and safety. When we are with others we read body language, facial expressions and other forms of nonverbal communication more readily, which deepens the sense of truly being seen and held. To this end she is available for in person sessions Tuesday through Friday.