Allison went into private practice in June of 2017 and immediately took an interest in how trauma can impact the brain and can manifest as anxiety, depression, Co-Dependency, PTSD, ADHD like traits, or any other number of issues. She is trained in Brainspotting and fully certified and trained in EMDR as a way to help clients process traumatic experiences so that instead of simply learning to manage symptoms, they can start letting go of baggage that holds them back and go on to live a rich and fulfilling life.

In addition to her background in education and counseling, Allison also served two years of Peace Corps service as a community outreach coordinator and teacher advisor in Thailand, and two years as a Crisis Hotline Counselor for Crisis Intervention Houston. In traveling overseas and working with different cultures, as well as her time as a crisis counselor, she grew a deep appreciation and value for different cultures and different value systems. At the same time, she came to realize people are more alike than they are different. Everyone craves human connection, meaning, belonging, and a reminder that they are inherently worthy, lovable, and valuable.