- Addictions
- Family conflict
- Anxiety and stress
About Allison
Allison Bratton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oregon with 12 years of experience. She works with adults on issues such as addiction, relationship problems, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and the stress that comes with life changes. Allison also helps with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, sleep difficulties, anger, self-esteem, and career concerns.
Allison brings a faith-informed and conservative perspective to her work. She uses clear, direct conversation to help people name what is happening in their lives and decide what to try next. Sessions focus on practical steps and emotion-focused talking rather than abstract theory.
Her methods include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She draws on these approaches to help people manage thoughts and feelings, improve relationships, and build daily habits that support functioning.
Allison often supports people working through family of origin issues, adoption and foster care concerns, codependency, and substance use problems. She also works with those managing attachment issues, dissociation, and the fallout of domestic violence or divorce.
She communicates plainly and aims to help clients set realistic goals. Sessions can address parenting stress, career transitions, and the particular pressures young adults face when starting careers, leaving home, or navigating relationships.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Allison applies therapeutic approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small actions that move someone toward a life they care about, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises and homework to change unhelpful thinking patterns, which is useful for anxiety, sleep issues, and mood problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Allison will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling around school, work, and busy days. They also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and for options that don't require video if someone prefers less bandwidth or a quieter setup. Licensed professionals can adapt worksheets, behavioral experiments, and check-ins to an online setting to keep therapy practical and focused.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with addiction, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career stress and life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a mix of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to address thoughts, emotions, and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oregon.
Does she work in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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