- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Family of origin issues
About Allison
Allison Metz is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) in Ohio with 17 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, parenting strain, and mood disorders. Her practice also addresses sleep problems, anger, grief, and coping with life changes.
Allison uses practical, skills-based approaches in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to help people identify unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques are used to build short-term strategies for relief and clearer decision making.
Her background includes work in private practice, medical family health centers, community agencies, and residential treatment settings. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in community counseling from John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio.
Allison has a history of working with trauma and abuse, postpartum depression and anxiety, and complex mood concerns. She also supports people dealing with family of origin issues, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
Sessions tend to focus on concrete skills, behavioral experiments, and problem-solving steps. Clients often practice new skills between meetings and bring results back to shape the next session. The emphasis is on usable tools for everyday life.
People interested in starting are asked to use the platform’s matching process to schedule an initial appointment and discuss goals and practical steps moving forward.
Approaches used in online sessions
Allison frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills in her work. CBT helps people notice the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and then try new, testable ways of responding. DBT skills focus on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication for high-intensity feelings.She also draws on mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to teach present-moment awareness and quick problem-solving steps. This mix can help with anxiety, mood concerns, relationship strain, sleep problems, and patterns rooted in family of origin issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Allison will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs with each person and then recommend which methods to emphasize. That plan can be adjusted as progress is seen and priorities shift.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit therapy into a work break, reduce travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. Therapists can also adapt exercises for audio-only or video meetings depending on what works best for a given day.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Allison work with?
She works with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, parenting stress, sleep difficulties, mood disorders, and related issues.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Sessions focus on practical, skills-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Allison has 17 years of clinical experience across private practice, medical family health centers, community agencies, and residential treatment settings.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) licensed in Ohio and practices in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Allison?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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