Allison Burnam, MD, LCSW-C, LISW
Compassionate clinician for intense emotions
Explore online therapy optionsWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- ADHD
How Allison works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- MD, LCSW-C, LISW
- Licensed in
- Ohio, Maryland
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Allison
Allison Burnam is a clinician based in Ohio who combines medical and social work perspectives to support people facing stress, anxiety, anger, grief, and major life changes. She holds an MD and is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical and an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker. Allison has eight years of experience in mental and behavioral health settings.
She focuses on helping people talk through intense feelings and impulsive reactions. Her style is client-centered and collaborative, so sessions emphasize the person's goals and pace.
Background and approach
She uses clear tools from cognitive behavior approaches and mindfulness to manage strong emotions and reduce reactivity. In therapy she helps people address anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, trauma and attachment concerns. She also supports parents who are dealing with the strain of caregiving and people coping with pregnancy, childbirth, or loss.
Practical skills are paired with attention to relationships and cultural context. Allison draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to support people wanting to improve emotional connection and Motivational Interviewing when readiness for change is a focus. Sessions mix discussion, skill practice, and short exercises to build new habits.
People who want straightforward, respectful care tend to do well with her approach. She welcomes international clients and works in English. Sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, and text messaging.
What Allison works with
Everything Allison lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Allison's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Attachment issues
- Family problems
- Impulsivity
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Allison lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-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.
How Allison blends approaches for online emotion work
Allison uses Client-Centered Therapy to make sessions focused on each person’s needs. This approach means the therapist listens closely, follows what matters most to the client, and helps shape goals together. It is useful when someone needs a steady, respectful space to sort through strong feelings.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT offers concrete strategies to test unhelpful thoughts, practice different behaviors, and reduce symptoms like panic or chronic worry. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used when emotional patterns in relationships are central; it helps identify and change reactive cycles and build clearer emotional responses.
Deciding which approach to use is a team effort. Allison works with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their style, and adjust as progress is made. She checks in about what is or isn’t helpful and shifts focus when needed.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversations and teaching exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or you need a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging let people send notes between sessions or use shorter check-ins during busy days. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life.
Questions people ask about Allison
What kinds of concerns does Allison help with?
She helps people managing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, grief, relationship strain, ADHD challenges, and parenting stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative, focusing on the person’s goals and using practical tools to manage emotions and behavior.
What is her professional background?
Allison brings eight years of experience in mental and behavioral health alongside both medical and social work training.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She holds an MD, is an LCSW-C, and an Ohio LISW. Her practice is based in Ohio.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this clinician?
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