Allison Clay, LMFT, Clinical Therapist
Allison Clay is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in decreasing impairing symptoms of anxiety and mood disorders to improve daily functioning and quality of life. After receiving her BA in Psychology from California State University, Northridge Allison found herself in what felt like the most unlikely of places…a middle school! And while working with teens in education was not her plan, she discovered that it was her calling. Ms. Clay found her true joy and passion advocating for the social and emotional wellness of students. It quickly became apparent to Allison that she wanted to continue in the counseling field and went on to earn her MA in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University to broaden her scope of practice and not only work with students of all ages but also engage with a wide variety of clients.
Allison has developed a uniquely personable Cognitive Behavioral Therapeutic style. She collaborates with her clients to help them create a greater sense of confidence in their own abilities and gain a better understanding of the problem and a treatment strategy. Allison believes in an interactive client-centered approach to therapy and enjoys playing a supportive role in helping clients develop coping skills whereby they can change their own thinking and problematic emotions and behaviors.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Allison values unconditionally welcoming and accepting diverse clientele. She believes in fostering an environment of empathy and compassion to create a safe space they can trust. Allison places importance on meeting clients at their level of comfort and patiently guiding them through positive change toward positive results. For the past few decades of working with individual clients, couples and families, Allison has held these principles at the center of her practice and considers them the foundation of therapeutic success!
Allison recognizes that it can be difficult to put daily expectations and demands aside and make self-care a priority. However, she also knows that there are times for all of us when life is humbling and reminds us that we are simply human. It is in these times when we have the choice to do the most human thing possible and reach out for help. Allison looks forward to being your choice for support and working together soon!
Allison Clay is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in decreasing impairing symptoms of anxiety and mood disorders to improve daily functioning and quality of life. After receiving her BA in Psychology from California State University, Northridge Allison found herself in what felt like the most unlikely of places…a middle school! And while working with teens in education was not her plan, she discovered that it was her calling. Ms. Clay found her true joy and passion advocating for the social and emotional wellness of students. It quickly became apparent to Allison that she wanted to continue in the counseling field and went on to earn her MA in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University to broaden her scope of practice and not only work with students of all ages but also engage with a wide variety of clients.
Allison has developed a uniquely personable Cognitive Behavioral Therapeutic style. She collaborates with her clients to help them create a greater sense of confidence in their own abilities and gain a better understanding of the problem and a treatment strategy. Allison believes in an interactive client-centered approach to therapy and enjoys playing a supportive role in helping clients develop coping skills whereby they can change their own thinking and problematic emotions and behaviors.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Allison values unconditionally welcoming and accepting diverse clientele. She believes in fostering an environment of empathy and compassion to create a safe space they can trust. Allison places importance on meeting clients at their level of comfort and patiently guiding them through positive change toward positive results. For the past few decades of working with individual clients, couples and families, Allison has held these principles at the center of her practice and considers them the foundation of therapeutic success!
Allison recognizes that it can be difficult to put daily expectations and demands aside and make self-care a priority. However, she also knows that there are times for all of us when life is humbling and reminds us that we are simply human. It is in these times when we have the choice to do the most human thing possible and reach out for help. Allison looks forward to being your choice for support and working together soon!
Professional Affiliations:
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (CAMFT)
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (CAMFT)
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