Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Alison works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Alison
Alison Chrun is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, addiction concerns, and grief. She works with individuals trying to rebuild self-esteem, cope with life changes, or manage career and parenting pressures. Alison writes in a calm, direct way that aims to make the first step feel doable.
She keeps sessions warm and straightforward. Alison listens first, then helps people set small, practical goals they can try between meetings.
Background and approach
She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, and acceptance-based approaches to help clients notice patterns and test new responses. Alison draws on solution-focused ideas to break big problems into manageable steps. She also follows a client-centered stance, meaning she respects each person's pace and priorities.
This mix gives structure without forcing anyone into a one-size-fits-all plan. Clients can use a mix of session types to fit busy lives. Alison offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging to check in or work through a difficult moment.
She explains options clearly and helps people pick what will fit their day-to-day routine. With eight years of experience as a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Alison balances practical skill with an understanding approach. She encourages people to try small changes and notices progress over time.
For many, that steady, focused work reduces overwhelm and builds clearer choices.
What Alison works with
Everything Alison lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Alison's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Postpartum depression
- Self-love
- Sexuality
Approaches Alison lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and reconnect to what matters most. It uses simple exercises to build psychological flexibility and can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and anger. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills for changing patterns that keep someone stuck. Mindfulness-based techniques teach present-moment noticing and grounding practices that reduce reactivity and improve emotion regulation.Deciding which approach to use happens together. The therapist will ask about goals, daily routines, and what has or hasn’t helped before. From there she tailors techniques and checks in to make sure the plan fits the client’s needs and preferences.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging make it possible to get timely support, follow up between visits, or work through brief steps without scheduling a full session. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep progress moving forward.
Questions people ask about Alison
What concerns does Alison help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addiction issues, relationship strain, grief, trauma, parenting challenges, and related concerns like codependency and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and client-centered while also being practical. She listens closely, sets small goals, and uses evidence-informed tools to test new ways of coping.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working as a clinician with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LMFT credential - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and practices from California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
How are sessions delivered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does cost or payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for starting therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.