Alison Solomon, LCSW

Alison Solomon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 29 years of experience supporting people from diverse backgrounds through a wide range of life challenges. She specializes in working with individuals who feel different because of their sexuality, physical abilities, ethnicity, or other aspects of identity, and she offers a nonjudgmental space for those who fear being judged for who they are, how they feel, or what they do.

Her work also includes supporting families of Holocaust survivors and helping clients navigate family relationships and partner issues. Alison combines honest, direct communication with a caring approach, aiming to walk alongside people as they face difficult circumstances. She helps clients clarify patterns in their relationships and behavior, and she encourages greater self-understanding and more effective ways of interacting with the world.

Across nearly three decades of practice, Alison has built a reputation for being compassionate while straightforward, helping clients feel seen without being judged. Her style emphasizes collaboration and practical insight, guiding each person through their struggles while fostering personal growth and improved relational connection.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Alison Solomon

Alison draws on client-centered therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) to tailor online work to each person. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathic listening and supporting clients to explore their own goals and values, which is helpful for building self-esteem and navigating life changes. DBT provides practical skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive behaviors, and improving stress tolerance - it can be useful for anxiety, mood instability, and coping under pressure. EFT centers on understanding emotional responses in relationships and strengthening attachment, making it a strong fit for couples work and intimacy-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Alison collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques from these approaches to fit the pace and priorities of the client, aiming for a shared plan that feels workable and meaningful.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations and on schedules that suit them. This range of options supports ongoing care, easier scheduling, and continuity of support when in-person sessions are not practical.