About Alison
Alison Siepker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 15 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and life changes. Alison also supports people facing compassion fatigue, challenges related to military or veteran life, and difficulties with anger and sleep.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing. She also draws on client-centered methods to keep conversations focused on what matters to the person in front of her.
Sessions often start with what the person wants to change and build small, doable steps from there. Alison helps people notice patterns in thinking and behavior that keep problems stuck, and then practices different ways to respond. She emphasizes real skills for managing intense emotions, improving communication, and reducing distressing symptoms.
Alison has worked with people dealing with relationship strain, grief, addiction, body image, and career uncertainty. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, and family of origin concerns. Her work includes support around gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, and first responder issues when those themes arise.
People meet her for short-term coaching-style work and for longer therapeutic change. To get started she asks people to describe their current struggles and goals so sessions stay focused and concrete.
How Alison uses evidence-based approaches online
Alison commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT helps people notice what really matters and take action in line with those values, even when strong emotions come up. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, anger, and unhelpful routines.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when needed. DBT skills are practical tools for calming intense states, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and handling crisis moments without making things worse. These approaches are chosen to match the person's goals and current difficulties, not imposed without discussion.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Alison will review your goals and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. She checks in and adjusts the plan as you learn what works best for reducing anger, improving sleep, or managing stress.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into busy schedules, avoiding travel time, doing shorter check-ins when needed, and choosing quieter surroundings for focused practice. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skills practice to make online sessions useful and manageable in everyday life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She supports people who struggle with outbursts, built-up resentment, or living with someone else's anger as part of broader issues like stress and relationships.
What style of therapy does she use?
She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered work to teach skills and change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Alison has 15 years of professional experience working with stress, trauma, compassion fatigue, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.