- Relationship work
- Trauma informed
- LGBT affirmation
About Allison
Allison Kent is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 18 years of experience. She works with people dealing with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, ADHD, and LGBT-related issues. She also supports those figuring out life purpose after big changes in work, relationships, or health.
Allison uses a person-centered and trauma-informed style. Sessions focus on clear, practical conversation. She helps clients notice patterns in communication, think through relationship choices, and address symptoms of mood disorders and post-traumatic stress.
She also addresses a wide range of life concerns. These include infertility and pregnancy-related stress, adoption and foster care questions, blended family dynamics, and the effects of sexual assault and domestic violence. She works with people navigating alternative relationship structures, BDSM and kink culture, and HIV/AIDS related issues.
Her approach draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support change. Clients can expect active listening, direct feedback, and tools to try between sessions. Allison pays attention to how identity and social context affect problems and goals.
In practice she helps people sort priorities and take small steps toward clearer choices. That can mean improving communication, managing ADHD-related obstacles, or mapping options after a separation or career shift. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching and scheduling process to arrange an initial session.
How Allison’s methods translate to online work
Allison draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical terms. A person-centered approach focuses on clients' goals and preferences, helping them name what matters and set manageable steps. This approach is useful for relationship problems, life-purpose questions, and decision points after major changes.She also uses trauma-informed practices, which emphasize safety in pacing, attention to triggers, and strategies for grounding and regulation. These techniques help when processing past abuse, recovery from sexual assault, or addressing post-traumatic stress symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Allison collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit their situation, adjusting pacing and tools as needs change. This is a shared process that begins with an initial assessment and evolves from there.
The practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time so therapy can be continued during work or family obligations. Because the therapist's session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to keep regular contact with a licensed professional while balancing everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, American Sign Language
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with relationship dynamics, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, ADHD, LGBT concerns, and life purpose questions.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
She uses a person-centered, trauma-informed style with evidence-based techniques. Sessions focus on practical conversation and steps to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience as a clinician working with individuals and couples on a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and American Sign Language.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.