- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LMSW, LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida, Michigan
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Alison
Alison Kimball is a Florida-based licensed social worker who helps parents and adults facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, and relationship strain. She brings 20 years of professional experience and a straightforward, compassionate way of working. Her approach centers on listening, practical steps, and steady support while people navigate difficult transitions.
Alison aims to create an open space where clients can talk about feelings without judgment. Sessions focus on identifying what feels most urgent, building small changes, and strengthening everyday routines that support wellbeing.
Background and approach
She uses clear, down-to-earth language and collaborative problem solving. Her work draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person's goals, along with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to notice patterns and try different responses. Mindfulness techniques help people manage stress and stay present during tough moments.
Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas are used to set realistic goals and track progress. Alison has supported people through grief, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, anger, career stresses, and life changes such as separation or blended family adjustments. She also addresses issues like compassion fatigue, chronic illness impacts, and caregiving strain.
Her practice pays attention to both immediate coping and longer-term adjustment. Many clients find her practical style helpful when juggling parenting demands and personal mental health. She encourages gradual steps and checks in on what works, shaping sessions to fit each person's needs.
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
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Alison lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-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.
Approaches that fit parenting and life changes
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's priorities and creates space for honest conversation. It helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental listener and wants to set their own goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anxiety going and offers practical exercises to test new responses. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and ease daily tension.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Alison will work collaboratively to see which methods fit a person's goals and daily life. Together they decide what to try, adjust techniques as needed, and track small wins over time.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, questions between sessions, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to fit sessions around parenting schedules, work, and other commitments.
Questions people ask about Alison
What concerns does Alison commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, parenting issues, grief, trauma, addiction, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, anger, and career or life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, using practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Alison brings 20 years of professional experience supporting people through a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the credentials LMSW and LCSW and practices in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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