Alison is a Licensed Master Social Worker, serving children, adolescents, adults age 7 – 77, and their families. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Western Michigan University and her Master’s of Social Work at Michigan State University. Alison served youth and families as a homebased therapist for several years before transitioning to residential treatment. She provided therapy and case management services to adults with severe and persistent mental health concerns at Pine Rest. Alison moved into a role as a clinical supervisor where she helped support clinical staff providing therapeutic services to youth and families in the foster care system, while implementing clinical practices to ensure youth have structure and support.
Alison has experience in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, stress and anger management, personality and mood disorder, child behavior problems, and other various diagnoses. She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. Alison applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Behavioral Interventions and Psychoeducation in her therapeutic approach.
Alison focuses on a strength-based approach to develop a therapeutic relationship to best serve her clients. She seeks to walk alongside and provide support to individuals and families through the healing process.
