About Alison
Alison Mann is a licensed professional counselor with ten years of experience supporting people affected by anxiety and related concerns. She practices from Texas and draws on practical tools to help clients manage stress, mood, and daily challenges. Alison aims to make therapy straightforward and useful for busy lives.
She spent over a decade working in educational settings helping students and families with anxiety, social behaviors, depression, ADHD, and learning differences.
Background and approach
That experience shaped her down-to-earth style and her focus on clear skills people can use right away. In sessions she blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She listens first to understand what matters most, then helps clients notice unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes.
The work usually involves short, manageable steps you can practice between meetings. Alison helps people who struggle with relationships, grief, substance concerns, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and life transitions. She also supports those dealing with trauma, bipolar challenges, and career stress by teaching coping techniques and communication skills.
Her approach is collaborative and goal-oriented. Clients set priorities and Alison guides skill-building to reach them. Therapy is presented in clear language, with exercises and realistic homework tailored to each person’s routine.
How Alison Uses Client-Centered and CBT Online
Alison uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a listening space where people feel heard and understood. This approach focuses on the client's goals and priorities, and the therapist reflects what matters most so you can explore solutions at your own pace.She also relies on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small behavior experiments to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This approach is useful for stress, phobias, social anxiety, and managing depressive symptoms.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Alison will discuss your situation, goals, and preferences and then suggest techniques to try. The plan can change as you notice what helps, so sessions stay practical and focused on real-life improvements.
Online formats make regular work easier to fit into a busy schedule. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skill demonstrations and role-play. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging offer quick check-ins, homework feedback, and support between longer sessions. These options provide flexibility while keeping the therapeutic work consistent and goal driven.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Social anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- Texas, California
- Languages
- English
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