- Relationship concerns
- Self esteem work
- Guilt and shame focus
About Allison
Allison VanSickle is a Washington state licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 20 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She also addresses issues such as body image, codependency, control struggles, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and challenges common to young adults and women.
Allison sees clients as the experts on their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. In session she listens closely and helps people talk through what feels stuck. Conversations focus on practical steps people can try between sessions and small shifts that make daily life easier.
Her style is straightforward and respectful. She encourages people to name what they feel without judgement, to notice how those feelings affect choices, and to try different ways of responding. She aims to help clients notice patterns and experiment with changes that fit their real routines.
Allison supports people through transitions like divorce, pregnancy and postpartum changes, or seasonal mood shifts. She also works with social anxiety and relationship cleanup after conflict. Her approach blends attention to thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to reduce overwhelm and increase options.
Clients who start with Allison complete a short intake and then set focused goals together. She helps people sort what matters most and plans manageable steps forward. If someone wants to begin, they follow the site's matching and scheduling process to arrange a first session.
How Allison uses common therapeutic techniques online
Allison works with evidence-based techniques that focus on thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Cognitive-style approaches help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try new ways of interpreting difficult moments. This can be useful for anxiety, self-criticism, and guilt by making thoughts easier to test and change.Behavior-focused techniques involve experimenting with small actions to shift mood and confidence. These methods are practical for depression, low motivation, and rebuilding routines after life changes like separation or new parenthood. They emphasize step-by-step changes rather than large overhauls.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Allison will work with each person to identify goals and preferences, and then try methods that fit those needs. She approaches this collaboratively, adjusting methods based on what helps in day-to-day life.
Session logistics should be confirmed through the matching and booking flow on the site, since specific formats were not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and help people maintain continuity across life transitions. Talk with Allison through the booking process to learn which online session formats she currently offers and what will fit your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include body image, codependency, control issues, guilt and shame, and postpartum challenges.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Her style is direct and practical. She listens, helps name patterns, and suggests small, doable steps to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Allison has 20 years of professional experience working with adults across a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Washington.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options through the site's booking or matching process before scheduling.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.