Alison Smith, LPC

Alison Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who brings a blend of clinical training and life experience to her work with individuals and families. With eight years of professional experience, she supports people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, addictions, grief, parenting difficulties, and a range of other issues that can make daily life feel overwhelming. Alison draws on a mix of therapeutic methods, tailoring interventions to each person while often incorporating creative techniques such as art, writing, poetry, and music to help clients express and process difficult feelings.

Her background includes service in the United States Air Force and a decade caring for service members as a Department of Defense employee, experiences that inform her understanding of military culture and the stresses of caregiving. She holds a Bachelor of Psychology from the University of Phoenix and a Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University, and she is also a mother who has navigated significant family health challenges firsthand. Those personal and professional perspectives shape a practical, empathic approach focused on building skills for managing symptoms, improving communication, and finding clearer direction in life.

Alison works with a wide range of clients, including those addressing LGBT concerns, intimacy and relationship patterns, attachment and abandonment issues, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. She collaborates with clients to develop individualized treatment plans, aiming to help people not only cope but also move toward greater fulfillment and resilience.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s own goals and resources, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where individuals can explore feelings and make choices that align with their values - this approach often helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical skills and exercises, making it effective for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and habit-related challenges.

Narrative Therapy invites clients to examine the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships, separating problems from identity so people can reframe experiences and build alternative, more empowering narratives.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Alison will collaborate with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in planning treatment and adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules, manage care across distances, and access support from different locations. These options allow clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable and practical while working with licensed professionals to address their concerns.