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Allison Crotwell, LICSW

Stress, Anxiety Parenting issues Depression ADHD
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About me

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience working as a therapist in various inpatient and outpatient settings. I have worked with clients on multiple concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting problems, career, and life transition challenges. In addition, I have extensive experience in working with clients who struggle with behaviors and symptoms related to obsessive-compulsive disorders, attention deficit, and hyperactivity disorders such as ADD and ADHD.

My therapeutic approach varies but is always client-centered. Through a strengths-based and solutions-focused lens, I draw on multiple treatment modalities to guide clients in identifying strengths and developing treatment plans that accomplish their goals. For example, through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I assist clients in exploring relationships among thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to aid in discovering dysfunctional thought patterns leading to self-destructive behaviors and beliefs. Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I support clients through developing skills: mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotion regulation to move clients towards a life involving the capacity for experiencing joy and freedom.

It takes courage and effort to seek a more fulfilling and happier life, and if you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you.

Professional experience

20yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Parenting issues Depression ADHD

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

AL LICSW 1831C

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Allison Crotwell. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Allison has been such a huge help for me. I was completely comfortable with her from day one. She listens without judgement but also holds me accountable when I need it to keep me on track with my progress. I’m so thankful we were matched on here. She has truly been an answer to my prayers.

Written on Oct 07, 2024 after therapy with Allison for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Allison is a great therapist. I'd definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist.

Written on Sep 12, 2024 after therapy with Allison for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief

Allison is wonderful. She is very knowledgeable and exactly what I need in a therapist.
She listens to me, helps to challenge my thoughts when needed, and encourages me. She also checks in with me between sessions, which I really appreciate.

Written on Apr 30, 2024 after therapy with Allison for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Allison has been a fantastic therapist. She absolutely understands my needs, communicates effectively, and helps me every single time to learn something new or think about something in a different way. I highly recommend her.

Written on May 16, 2023 after therapy with Allison for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

She was very kind and understanding!

Written on Mar 27, 2023 after therapy with Allison for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd

Allison is an incredible therapist with a wellspring of resources at her fingertips! She helped me navigate post-partum depression & find a place of healing. I cannot recommend her highly enough!

Written on Feb 13, 2023 after therapy with Allison for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd