Therapy that honors your journey
Embrace self-trust and find a deeper sense of grounding within yourself.
I offer virtual therapy for women in Massachusetts who are navigating anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and self-doubt. Together, we will work on developing a compassionate and flexible mindset while also uncovering and understanding the deeper patterns that influence your experience.
Specialties
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Anxiety, generally speaking, is the fear of the unknown.
In my work with anxiety, I focus on learning to sit alongside uncertainty. It can be uncomfortable at first to let unknown things remain unknown — this is because our brains constantly try to protect us from harm, and we as humans often fear there is harm in the unknown.
Anxiety tends to permeate many layers of day-to-day life. I work together with clients to understand where anxiety stems from, how to soothe it in the moment, and how to reflect on it in a way that softens the inner critic rather than fueling it.
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ADHD presents differently in women and is often underdiagnosed because of how internal the experience can be.
In my work with ADHD, I help women understand the nuances in how it shows up for women alongside other factors that contribute (trauma, hormonal shifts, genetics).
We explore together the impact of ADHD on daily life and work toward developing a kinder inner voice and strategies for executive functioning challenges.
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OCD is often confused with general anxiety because of how similarly they can present.
The major difference is the cycle:
Trigger (Intrusive thought)
Anxiety (fear, panic)
Compulsion (an attempt to neutralize anxiety, can be internal or external — internal compulsions often overlooked)
Temporary relief
The cycle is reinforced (meaning the brain believes this is helpful for when triggers appear)
Anxiety does not include compulsions, whereas OCD does.
OCD has several common themes (relationships, harm, moral/scrupulosity, contamination, etc.), and themes can shift over time.
In my work with OCD, we explore the shame that often accompanies intrusive thoughts and work to change how you relate to your intrusive thoughts. Like with anxiety, we move through sitting with discomfort and noticing patterns.
I do not offer Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) at this time. I utilize a combination of ACT, DBT, and somatic/mindfulness approaches in my OCD work.
If you are looking for a trained ERP therapist — click here for a directory.
Meet Allison
I believe therapy is a deeply human experience. Feeling genuinely comfortable with your therapist helps create the kind of space where you can be honest, curious, and willing to go deeper.
I love helping women understand themselves below the surface: making sense of their patterns, reconnecting with their own judgment, and finding steadier ground in whatever life is bringing up.
I don’t believe in “blank slate” therapy. I bring warmth, honesty, humor, and my full humanity into the room, and I want you to feel like you can bring yours too.
Starting therapy does not need to feel like another decision you have to get exactly right. We can begin with a conversation about what has been coming up and whether working together feels like a good fit.
What Working Together Looks Like
Virtual therapy throughout Massachusetts
1. Reach Out
Send an inquiry through my contact form and share whatever feels important for me to know. You do not need to have everything perfectly explained.
Individual therapy for women
2. Talk About Fit
We’ll connect briefly to discuss what you are looking for, answer practical questions, and get a sense of whether my approach feels right for you.
3. Begin Therapy
If we decide to move forward, we’ll schedule virtual sessions and begin exploring the patterns, thoughts, and experiences that have been keeping you stuck.