- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Alison
Alison Hite is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 14 years of experience. She works with people facing anxiety, stress, depression, parenting challenges, addiction, and related concerns including social anxiety and phobia.
She draws on straightforward, practical methods in sessions. Alison uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot patterns that keep problems going. She blends that with client-centered listening so people can set goals that matter to them.
Alison has worked in settings where mental health and substance use overlap. That experience shapes how she supports someone juggling mood symptoms and addiction or coping with life transitions.
Sessions often focus on skills people can use day to day. This can include strategies for managing anxiety, tools for handling panic moments, and steps to rebuild confidence after setbacks.
She also addresses family of origin issues, communication problems, and codependency by helping people recognize patterns and try different responses. For those with ADHD or on the autism spectrum, she emphasizes practical supports and clearer routines.
Alison uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas, and mindfulness practices alongside motivational interviewing. She works with clients to decide which approach fits their goals and to create achievable steps forward.
How Alison’s approaches translate to online work
Alison commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered listening. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and values so people can act toward what matters despite discomfort. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Alison will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit, and adjust plans as needed. Clients and the therapist decide together which tools to use based on what feels most useful.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available formats before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people practice skills in real-life settings between sessions. If someone prefers a session that is quieter or requires less bandwidth, that can be discussed when arranging appointments.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Alison help with?
She supports people with anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, parenting concerns, and related issues including social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style mixes client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to build skills and clarify goals.
How much experience does she have?
Alison has 14 years of clinical experience working with mental health and substance use challenges.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LMSW credential and practices in Michigan.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.