I am licensed clinical social worker in Michigan with over 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients from a wide array of cultural backgrounds to address mental health concerns including stress and anxiety, trauma history, depression, grief & loss, interpersonal relationship challenges, anger, impulse control, & bipolar disorder and substance use disorders. I also have a significant amount of experience and training in working with people who have a history of incarceration in prison or jail. Chronic health conditions is another area that I have special experience in.
I believe in treating everyone with respect, dignity, and compassion. I take joy in empowering my clients to successfully manage and cope with life's challenges. I don't believe in "one size fits all" when it comes to addressing such personal issues as those related to mental health and substance abuse. I will work with you to create an individualized treatment plan specific to your unique needs and goals, providing unbiased support and guidance along the way.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MI LMSW 6801088295
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She inspires me, she’s a very good listener and gives good advice. Is there in any way when you need her. Makes me feel n think better about situations and myself. I only want to speak to Alison Brown who has helped me in Deep parts of my life. She gives me encouragement, strength when I feel beat down n broken.
Written on Oct 28, 2024 after therapy with Alison for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She’s a great therapist, the best, so patient and experienced. A great listener and offer guidance that help me in my lowest period of my life.
Written on Oct 27, 2024 after therapy with Alison for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and adhd
Alison is beginning to help me understand more of myself. I believe she has provided me the safe place to be vulnerable without judgement and with empathy and compassion. She is very easy to talk to and with.
Written on Sep 12, 2024 after therapy with Alison for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Alison is very personable and listens. She also has lots of support methods and good ideas to help work through issues.
Written on Aug 02, 2024 after therapy with Alison for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Alison has been extremely helpful with all of my concerns. She makes works with my schedule and checks in often between sessions. She has given me a variety of tools to help with my mental health and I couldn't be happier with my treatment! I am very grateful to have found such a wonderful therapist!
Written on Jun 17, 2024 after therapy with Alison for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, and adhd
She listens and is very accommodating
Written on Jun 17, 2024 after therapy with Alison for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and compassion fatigue