- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Psychodynamic insights
About Antonia
Antonia Allison is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California with 10 years of clinical experience. She focuses on anger and related concerns such as stress, anxiety, ADHD, addictions, and depression. Antonia helps people who want practical ways to manage impatience, work frustration, and recurring resentment.
She uses a clear, client-centered approach. Sessions begin by talking through what triggers anger and what a person wants to change. Antonia works with clients to notice patterns in thought and behavior and to try different responses in day-to-day life.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her practice. That means looking at thoughts and actions together and testing small changes to see what helps. Psychodynamic ideas also inform her work, helping people understand past patterns that influence how they react now.
She applies these methods to issues beyond anger, including intimacy concerns, parenting strains, communication problems, trauma and abuse, and challenges related to aging. Antonia also offers coaching-style support for people who want structured goals and steady progress checks.
Her style is straightforward and practical. She encourages people to name specific moments that feel hard and to try manageable steps between sessions. For international clients and English speakers she uses the same approaches while adapting to each person’s goals.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens, reflects what is said, and helps the client decide which issues to tackle first. This approach helps people who want practical, person-focused work on anger and relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses short experiments and skills practice to test new responses to triggers. CBT tools are often useful for managing workplace frustration, quick temper, and persistent resentment. Psychodynamic ideas help identify past patterns that influence current reactions. This can clarify why certain situations provoke strong anger and how early relationships shaped those responses. Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to a client’s goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying things, checking what works, and adjusting over time. Session logistics should fit into everyday life. The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options when you book. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals often combine conversational check-ins with skills practice so progress can continue between sessions.Areas of expertise
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger concerns are addressed?
She works with everyday anger such as losing temper with loved ones, workplace frustration, building resentment, and managing someone else’s anger. Related concerns include stress, addictions, ADHD, and intimacy problems.
How does she approach therapy?
The approach is client-centered with practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and reflective psychodynamic ideas. Sessions focus on identifying triggers, testing small changes, and understanding patterns that maintain anger.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 10 years of professional clinical experience working with adults on anger and related issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California and practices there.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers services in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.