- CBT skills
- DBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
About Allyson
Allyson Coats is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in California with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, grief, sleep problems, and relationship concerns. Allyson also supports people facing ADHD, bipolar symptoms, career stress, and the ripple effects of trauma and abuse.
Her style is interactive and straightforward. She draws on client-centered work to listen closely and help people notice what matters most to them. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools to teach skills for managing intense feelings and changing unhelpful thinking patterns.
Sessions often include practical exercises such as mindfulness practice, journaling prompts, or simple behavioral experiments to test new ways of responding. Allyson encourages small, concrete steps that can reduce overwhelm and lower the frequency of outbursts or chronic resentment.
She has experience addressing issues common to first responders, veterans, and healthcare workers, and she lists LGBTQ and sex worker communities among populations she supports. Her approach blends goal-focused strategies with a steady focus on building emotional regulation skills.
People who seek help for anger, chronic irritation at work, or recurring fights with loved ones will find a therapist who prioritizes skill-building and realistic next steps. To begin, the site process asks you to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Allyson blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques. Client-centered work focuses on understanding what matters to the client and using that as the basis for change. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical steps to test and change unhelpful thinking. DBT provides concrete emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance skills for intense feelings and impulsive reactions.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review concerns, goals, and preferences and try methods that fit. Adjustments are made over time so the work stays useful and realistic for everyday life.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports practicing skills between sessions, such as guided mindfulness exercises or homework from CBT and DBT, which can help reduce angry impulses and build steadier responses.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, sleep problems, relationship strain, and parenting challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and down-to-earth, combining client-centered listening with skill-based techniques from CBT and DBT.
What is her professional experience?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional regulation, trauma-related concerns, and addiction-related issues.
What credential and location should I know about?
She is an LPCC licensed in California and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.