Alicia Allison
,MS, NCC, LPC
Alicia Allison, MS, NCC, LPC
Alicia Allison is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in psychotherapy with children, teenagers, adults and families. She received her Master’s of Science from Mercer University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program and is trained extensively in Play Therapy and anxiety work.
Her expertise is in treating anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder. Alicia is trained in SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), a program developed by Dr. Eli Lebowitz at the Yale Child Study Center. The technique helps parents respond to their anxious child in supportive ways while also reducing accommodations to their child’s anxiety.
Her training and background supporting patients in crisis at a psychiatric inpatient facility and patients with chronic illness in the solid organ transplant community has given her extensive experience to use when working with clients struggling with depression, grief, childhood trauma, self-harming behaviors, and suicidal ideation.
In her freetime, Alicia likes to spend time with her teenage daughter and therapy dog “Oaggie”, a 1yr old Corgi. She loves to create art, explore nature and read a good mystery.
Credentials
Education
Oglethope University
BA – Psychology
Mercer University
MS – Clinical Mental Health
License
Alicia Allison
Licensed Professional Counselor
State of Georgia
LPC012233
Specialized Training
Suicide Intervention, Assessment & Treatment
Using compassionate care and evidence-based practices, I work towards assessing suicide risk, intervening in a timely manner, and providing effective treatment to individuals in need. Your mental health and well-being is my top priority.
Competency in Play Therapy techniques with extensive training in methodology
Trained in Play Therapy techniques, a unique approach that allows individuals, especially children, to explore and express their emotions through a language they understand best – play.
Certification for SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions)
Focused on supportive parenting for anxious childhood emotions. By nurturing a safe and understanding environment, parents can help their children manage and cope with anxiety effectively.
Trauma and Grief Component Therapy for Adolescents
Compassionate support and effective strategies to help young individuals navigate through difficult experiences. Learn how Alicia Allison, MS, NCC, LPC can help your adolescent heal and thrive despite challenging circumstances.
Gottmon Method Couples Therapy – Level I and Level II training
I am trained in Level I and Level II of the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, a research-backed and renowned approach that focuses on fostering healthy communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection between partners.
Extensive Training with competency in ERP methods for Anxiety
ERP methods help individuals confront their fears and reduce anxiety symptoms. Through gradual exposure to anxiety triggers and learning healthy coping strategies, clients can regain control over their anxiety and experience long-lasting relief.
OCD thru the International OCD Foundation Behavioral Training Program (BTTI)
Comprehensive training that equips me with advanced skills and strategies to effectively address Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) to help you or your loved one manage OCD symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Experience
Alicia Allison’s extensive prior experience includes:
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Kate’s Club
Contracted play therapist for bi-monthly children’s group for grief - Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Solid Organ Transplant Team
Teen/Family Support -
Georgia Transplant Foundation (GTF)
Manager Peer Mentor Program -
Piedmont Hospital Heart Failure Center
Clinical Internship -
Ridgeview Psychiatric Hospital Inpatient Crisis Counselor
Youth Cottage -
Genesis Center for Christian Counseling
Primary Counselor - Atlanta Specialized Care
Primary Therapist for Anxiety/OCD
