Alison Rhodes, MS, LPC

Approach

I'm happy you're here - Getting started is the bravest thing you can do! My approach is based on building trust, fostering empowerment, and supporting self-compassion and allows for us to work together in exploring patterns, building coping skills, and nurturing resilience.

I provide therapy from an integrative perspective - meaning, I adapt to individual needs and create deep, meaningful change by blending techniques from several different therapy approaches. My integrative approach provides a safe and supportive environment where individuals feel heard and valued while navigating the impact that stress and trauma can bring.

Telehealth sessions are only offered at this time.

About Alison Rhodes, MS, LPC

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and have been working in the field since 2019. I earned my Bachelor's of Science in Psychology, with an emphasis in human health perspectives, from Stephen F. Austin State University, where I focused on researching suicide, eating disorders, body image, and self-esteem. I then went on to earn my Master's of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with a concentration in children and adolescents, from The University of North Texas at Dallas. I also focused on individual, group, family therapy, addiction(s) and recovery, and trauma. In addition to my practice, I provide therapy services at a non-profit for teens, adults, and families that have experienced sexual and/or physical abuse.

I have gained extensive clinical knowledge and experience by working in a patient rehab and medical detox center, group practice, and non-profit. I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI).

In my practice, I specialize in working with teens and adults that have experienced stressful or traumatic events, but I enjoy working with individuals from all walks of life. Stress and trauma can leave scars that can influence almost every aspect of a person's life, which can make it difficult to navigate daily life. I understand that healing is not linear and that stress and trauma can resurface at any time, but that it does not define who you are as a person or have to feel this way forever. Everyone deserves to feel safe, empowered, and whole. I feel grateful and honored that I am able to witness the progress my clients make each session and, ultimately, complete therapy with a deeper understanding of themselves and a renewed sense of meaning.

Clinical approaches: EMDR therapy, TF-CBT, CBT, internal family systems, somatic experiencing, existential, integrative therapy, person-centered therapy.

Clinical areas of expertise: trauma, family conflict, life transitions, relationship stress, addiction and recovery, exploration of self, eating disorders.