- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Alison
Alison Hite is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker practicing in Michigan with 14 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, addiction concerns, and mood-related issues. Alison also notes experience supporting people who identify with ADHD and autism, and those managing family of origin issues.
She uses a client-focused way of working that centers on honest conversation and practical steps. Sessions often include strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and skills from dialectical behavior therapy to address unhelpful thoughts, strong emotions, and impulsive reactions. Mindfulness techniques are included to help people notice patterns as they happen.
Alison also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas and motivational interviewing to clarify values and strengthen motivation for change. This can be useful for managing addictive behaviors, improving parenting responses, or coping with life changes. She aims to keep suggestions straightforward and applicable between sessions.
Her background includes more than a decade working with mental health and substance use concerns in clinical settings. That experience informs practical problem-solving and a focus on building specific skills. People who come for help with family of origin issues often work on boundaries, communication habits, and understanding long-standing patterns.
To begin, readers are asked to use the site’s matching flow to schedule an initial appointment. The first session typically reviews current concerns, goals, and what methods might fit best going forward.
How Alison blends methods for online sessions
Alison uses several practical therapies that translate well to remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and panic-related problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to manage intense feelings and impulsivity. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages noticing inner experiences while clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward them.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. Alison will review your goals and preferences and discuss which methods seem most useful. That collaborative conversation helps shape a plan that targets current challenges like parenting stress, addictive patterns, or family of origin issues.
Session format details are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the need to travel to an office. Therapists commonly adjust homework, skills practice, and session pacing to fit remote work, and Alison will recommend what best suits your schedule and goals.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, addictions, mood concerns, and related issues such as ADHD and family of origin problems.
What is her basic approach in sessions?
Her style is client-centered with practical techniques. She combines conversation with concrete skills work drawn from cognitive and behavioral approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working in mental health and substance use settings.
What credential and region does she work under?
She is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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