Works with
How Allison works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Allison
Allison Petty is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who focuses on helping people cope with stress, anger, addiction, and relationship struggles. She welcomes direct conversation about practical problems and helps clients find workable steps forward. Her approach is warm and collaborative, aimed at people who want tools and clear guidance more than just talk.
Allison trained at Kent State University and completed a Master of Arts from Ursuline College with emphasis on art therapy and counseling.
Background and approach
That background means she often brings creative options into sessions, such as art or other expressive strategies, when they might help someone make progress. She adapts techniques to fit each person's needs rather than following a single formula. In her work she draws on client-centered ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, Jungian concepts, and mindfulness practices.
That mix lets her offer concrete skills for emotion regulation, problem solving for daily life, and ways to notice and shift repeating patterns. She also uses motivational interviewing to support people working through addiction or behavior change. Allison has about 10 years of experience across many settings, including community outpatient programs, shelters, hospitals, jails, and independent practice.
That variety has exposed her to a wide range of concerns such as depression, trauma, LGBTQ issues, and complicated grief. Her clinical title is LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Sessions are offered in English and take place online through video, phone, chat, or messaging.
She works with people dealing with career stress, parenting strain, intimacy and sexual concerns, bipolar and mood issues, and other life changes. Allison emphasizes clear tools, steady support, and collaborative planning to help people move forward.
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
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Money and financial issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
Approaches Allison lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- 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’s Approaches Work Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on active listening and support. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects concerns, and helps people name what matters most so goals can be set together.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is about identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence. It often includes short exercises between sessions and practical tools to reduce anxiety, manage anger, or change addictive habits.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It can be useful for people who want structure around handling intense emotions or improving relationships.
Deciding which approach or mix to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That ongoing feedback guides whether the work emphasizes skills practice, exploration of patterns, or creative expression.
Allison provides therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face interaction for skill teaching and exercises. Phone calls can be a simpler option with lower bandwidth needs. Live chat and messaging work well for quick check-ins, mood tracking, or short skills coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day and to keep regular contact as progress is made.
Questions people ask about Allison
What kinds of concerns does Allison address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, trauma, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, grief, and career stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Sessions mix client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, plus mindfulness and Jungian ideas when useful.
What is Allison's background in counseling?
Allison holds a Master of Arts from Ursuline College and trained at Kent State University, with about 10 years of experience in many clinical settings.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
Her credential is LPCC, which indicates Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor status in Ohio.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Allison?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.