- Addictions support
- Relationship focus
- Values-based work
About Allison
Allison Bratton is an Oregon Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing a wide range of life challenges. She works with issues such as addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting stress, career concerns, and relationship and family problems. Her style is direct but compassionate, aiming to help people make changes that fit their daily lives.
Allison brings 12 years of clinical experience to sessions. She blends practical skills with attention to emotions and attachment patterns. Sessions commonly include tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to manage mood and behavior, plus acceptance and commitment strategies for values-based change.
Her background includes work with trauma, substance use, and major life transitions. She also focuses on concerns like ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, sleeping problems, and anger. That experience informs how she structures sessions and selects techniques to match each person's needs.
Allison describes her approach as faith-informed and conservative, and she makes space for clients to discuss spiritual values alongside clinical work. She places emphasis on building self-understanding, strengthening relationships, and helping people find purpose after hard experiences.
People who choose Allison can expect a collaborative process where goals are set together. The practice aims to combine practical coaching with therapeutic work so clients leave with clearer next steps and tools they can use between sessions.
Allison brings 12 years of clinical experience to sessions. She blends practical skills with attention to emotions and attachment patterns. Sessions commonly include tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to manage mood and behavior, plus acceptance and commitment strategies for values-based change.
Her background includes work with trauma, substance use, and major life transitions. She also focuses on concerns like ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, sleeping problems, and anger. That experience informs how she structures sessions and selects techniques to match each person's needs.
Allison describes her approach as faith-informed and conservative, and she makes space for clients to discuss spiritual values alongside clinical work. She places emphasis on building self-understanding, strengthening relationships, and helping people find purpose after hard experiences.
People who choose Allison can expect a collaborative process where goals are set together. The practice aims to combine practical coaching with therapeutic work so clients leave with clearer next steps and tools they can use between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCodependencyControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Oregon
Languages
English
How Allison’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward them. It can help people stuck by anxiety, depression, or life transitions who want clearer direction and practical steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is about spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-world experiments. It often helps with anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, and managing mood shifts.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills can be useful for anger, relationship strain, and intense mood swings.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Allison will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That can mean trying a skill-based focus at first or shifting to more attachment and values work as therapy unfolds.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can use the clinical approaches above to teach skills, review homework, and support progress even when sessions are remote.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Allison help with?
She works with concerns such as addiction, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, stress, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career stress, and relationship or family difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style combines practical skill-building with attention to emotions and attachment. Sessions often focus on real-life tools and steps people can try between visits.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with trauma, substance use, life transitions, and personal growth concerns.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and she practices in Oregon.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Allison?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.