- ACT strategies
- CBT tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Alison
Alison Hite is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, substance use concerns, and parenting struggles. Alison also supports clients facing grief, trauma, mood issues, ADHD, and life transitions.
Her sessions focus on building a trusting, client-centered relationship. She listens to what is most pressing and helps people set practical goals. Conversations tend to be straightforward and focused on skills and choices that can be used right away.
Alison uses a mix of evidence-based tools. She draws from cognitive behavioral strategies to spot patterns that feed anger and anxiety. Mindfulness techniques help slow reactivity and notice physical and emotional signals before they escalate.
She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ideas to help people decide what matters most and commit to small actions aligned with those values. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are included when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are needed.
People come to her when they want concrete ways to manage frustration, impulsivity, or substance-related problems that affect daily life. Sessions are practical and focused on what the person can try between meetings. Alison helps clients make step-by-step changes that fit their everyday routines.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Alison commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps toward them even when hard feelings are present. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems like anger and anxiety going and teaches practical ways to shift them.She treats the choice of approach as a collaborative decision. Together they will identify immediate concerns, try techniques in session, and adjust the plan based on what fits the client's goals and preferences. The process is experimental and pragmatic, not one-size-fits-all.
Confirm the current session options before booking because formats were not specified in the biography. Many people appreciate online sessions for fitting therapy into a busy day, reducing travel time, and making it easier to check in during a lunch break or between errands. Sessions can focus on short skill practice, step-by-step behavior plans, or longer emotional work depending on what the client wants to prioritize.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, parenting concerns, grief, trauma, ADHD, and related mood and life-change issues.
How would Alison describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She focuses on clear goals, skill-building, and what someone can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working in mental health and substance use settings with a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker, MI LMSW, practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.