- Client-centered
- Skills-based
- Mindfulness informed
About Alison
Alison Hite is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and codependency. She combines down-to-earth support with clear tools so people can make steady changes. Alison draws on about 14 years of clinical experience working with mental health and substance use concerns.
She builds a warm, client-centered relationship first. Conversations start with what matters most to the person in the room. From there she tailors a plan that fits day-to-day life and specific goals.
Alison uses practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindset work to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses acceptance and commitment strategies and mindfulness to help people tolerate difficult feelings and focus on what they value.
Her background includes working with parenting challenges, ADHD and autism, addictions, grief, trauma, and mood concerns such as bipolar disorder and seasonal mood shifts. She also supports people with issues like isolation, impulsivity, money stress, and trouble communicating in relationships.
Sessions emphasize collaboration, skills practice, and small steps that add up. People who want straightforward, compassionate guidance and tools to handle hard moments may find this style useful. To start a conversation, follow the site process to match and schedule a first session.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and getting unstuck from unhelpful patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, panic, mood problems, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and increase calm, which supports coping during hard moments and daily stress.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each person to see which methods fit their goals, strengths, and life context. Sessions often blend techniques so people can try different tools and notice what helps most.
This profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins from different locations when schedules are tight. People often find online sessions convenient for practicing skills in real life between meetings and for maintaining continuity when routines change.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Alison address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting struggles, grief, trauma, ADHD, and codependency among other life and mood concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and client-centered, combining practical skills work with acceptance and mindfulness techniques to help people manage feelings and make changes.
How much experience does she have?
Alison has about 14 years of experience working with individuals who have mental health and substance use challenges.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Alison?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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