Alison Hite, LMSW
Practical, compassionate support for everyday parenting challenges
Book with Alison- Years in practice
- 14
- Credentials
- LMSW
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Alison
Alison Hite is a licensed social worker with 14 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting concerns. She practices from Michigan and uses approachable, practical methods that parents can fit into busy lives. Alison speaks English and works by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging.
Her style centers on a warm, client-centered relationship. She listens first and builds a plan together. Sessions focus on real goals you can use between meetings, not just talk about feelings.
Background and approach
Alison blends cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance and mindfulness strategies. That means she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, try different behaviors, and accept difficult feelings so they get less in the way. She also draws on dialectical skills and motivational interviewing to address strong emotions and make lasting changes.
She has long experience supporting people with addictions, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma, and grief. She also helps with practical life problems such as money stress, communication problems, impulsivity, and isolation. Parents who feel overwhelmed may find concrete strategies for coping, setting boundaries, and improving daily routines.
Therapy with Alison is collaborative and focused on small, manageable steps. She will tailor tools to a person’s situation and revisit the plan as things change. If you want straightforward strategies and steady support, she aims to meet you where you are.
What Alison works with
Everything Alison lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Alison helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Alison lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How practical approaches meet online care
Alison commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, then choosing actions that match personal values; this helps with anxiety, stress, and parenting tension. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches new behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression, panic, and mood problems.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Alison collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and daily life. She reviews what’s working, adjusts plans, and teaches skills you can practice between sessions so progress carries into real routines.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skills practice and coaching. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a lunch break. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, immediate problem-solving, or maintaining momentum between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around parenting, work, and other responsibilities while still getting regular support from a licensed professional.
Questions people ask about Alison
What kinds of problems does Alison address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, addictions, ADHD, trauma and related issues like grief and anger.
How would she approach therapy?
She uses a client-centered style combined with cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based approaches to teach practical skills and change unhelpful patterns.
What is her clinical background?
Alison is a licensed master social worker, abbreviated LMSW, and has 14 years of experience supporting people with mental health and substance use challenges.
Where is Alison located and licensed?
She practices in Michigan and holds the LMSW credential in that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary by location and availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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