Are you feeling stuck, numb, or tired all the time? Is it becoming difficult to focus on work, family, friends, or even YOURSELF? Would you like to find a way to overcome this but don't know where to begin?
I became a therapist because I believe in the transformative power of the therapeutic process. Therapy is an invitation to attend to your feelings, become aware of the circumstances hidden behind those feelings and take back your power and with support from your therapist, move towards recovery and wholeness.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with just over 5 years of therapeutic experience and 8 years working in the field of human services. I have worked with an array of mental disorders and I have treated clients from various backgrounds, including military veterans, first responders and healthcare workers struggling with anxiety, depression, and PTSD (childhood/in the field or both). I am also effective in working with individuals who are struggling with substance use disorders, LGBT+ (including individuals in transition), and sex workers (current, exiting, and exited).
My style is warm and interactive, and my approach combines Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Approaches. Every client is different, and I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
Better is possible. Anxiety, sadness, and overwhelm can leave you feeling unable cope in healthy, appropriate ways. But it can get better, and you don't have to do this alone. As with all explorations, I will be your guide to walk with you through the frustration, pain, and confusion. Regardless of what we find, I will be committed to doing it with you.
Striking a balance applies to all my clients, regardless of presentation. This allows my clients to achieve a more fulfilling life, personally and professionally. Outside of sessions, my clients gradually succeed in building their own self-care practice by as little as a few minutes a day.
Whatever your season in life, whatever the challenge you may be facing, I invite you to this work for the well-being of your whole self.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Aging and Geriatric Issues, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Body image, Chronic pain illness and disability, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, First Responder Issues, Life purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LPCC LPCC9850
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Allyson Savala. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Allyson has been such a help to me in the 6 months that I've known her. If you show up to do the work,she'll gladfully help you out with open arms:)
Written on Aug 25, 2022 after therapy with Allyson for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Allyson is amazing!!! So very knowledgeable in the areas of recovery, adult children of alcoholics, c-ptsd and trauma. I’m so very grateful I found her!!!
Written on Feb 09, 2022 after therapy with Allyson for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse