She/Her

Education/Experience

Alison obtained her Masters degree from Northcentral University in 2019 and completed her practicum experience at Minnesota Counseling and Therapy Center. After graduation, Alison transitioned from being an intern to a full-time employee at Minnesota Counseling and Therapy Center. From this experience, Alison provided therapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, parent-child relationships, and other family systems.

Areas of Clinical Interest

Alison enjoys working with children, adolescents, and young adults. Working from a trauma-informed lens, Alison believes in the importance of creating a safe and comfortable space for individuals to talk about their experiences, and to understand how it has affected their lives and relationships. Alison is an advocate for sexual health and utilizes non-shaming ways to talk about sex, sexuality, and gender identity. She also has a passion for working with second and third-generation Asian Americans by helping them explore and process their personal identities, cultural values, and experiences in life.

Practice Areas

Alison works with children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families.

Personal Statement

How I show up in the therapy room is that I am a genuine, laid back, transparent, direct, and supportive therapist. I believe that every client has their own story to tell and that my purpose as a therapist is to listen to those stories and to collaborate with the client on how to best meet their needs and achieve their therapeutic goals. I firmly believe that creating a safe and non-judgmental environment is crucial in therapy, and to obtain that it is important to build a trusting and honest relationship with the therapist. I put a lot of care into my work and in helping people. Hopefully, this description gives you an idea of how I do therapy and whether I would be a good fit for you.

Professional Affiliations

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

Age Ranges

Children (5-12), Adolescent (13-19), and Adult (20-64)