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Allyson is an Eating Disorder and OCD specialist with a private group practice in San Diego, CA. Allyson has both a decade of experience as a therapist and lived experience of Eating Disorders and OCD, which fuels her passion for this work. While no two journeys are the same, Allyson has deep empathy for anyone struggling. Allyson is also deeply committed to multicultural and neurodivergent affirming practices in therapy. Allyson frequently presents at nationwide Eating Disorder conferences and supervises new clinicians. Allyson uses a blend of IFS, ACT, Feminist Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Psychodynamic therapist and behavioral therapies to help you reach your goals of finding peace from Eating Disorders and/or OCD.
I know what it is like to feel trapped in your head. To feel like you are watching life pass you by because your mind won't stop obsessing about food or your body. What maybe started as an innocent desire to eat "healthier" or lose a little weight, has turned into something else- an eating disorder. Or perhaps you live in a larger body and have been pressured by your family, medical professionals and peers your entire life to lose weight, only to find yourself in a constant cycle of restriction and bingeing. However your eating disorder presents, you deserve compassionate, expert care free from weight stigma and diet culture. I have had great success in helping people recover from eating disorders and I would love to help you do the same. When it comes to helping clients heal from OCD, I know how scary it feels to be tortured by intrusive thoughts and compulsions. Even speaking about the content of those thoughts can come with so much shame and embarrassment. Rest assured, you'll get no judgement from me. OCD attacks what we care about most, and the content of the thoughts are not facts about you. Together, we'll help you break the cycle keeping you stuck.
Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling | New Mexico State University, 2017
White, Hispanic, Asian
Hispanic culture, Asian culture, Multicultural
English
Non-religious (Agnosticism, Atheism, Secular)
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Virtual and In Person
Disordered eating, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety
Bicultural or multicultural experience, ADHD, Body image, LBGTQ+ sexuality, Neurodivergence, Psychedelic assisted therapy, Racial/cultural identity, Trauma
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous, Direct, Challenging
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Depth psychotherapy, Attachment based, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Internal family systems (IFS), Narrative, Psychodynamic
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$275
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Individual Session
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Couples Session
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Family Session
Offers sliding scale spots
I highly recommend Allyson for eating disorder and/or OCD therapy. She is an amazing therapist, very compassionate, and highly knowledgeable. I would send a family member to her or her practice!
Allyson is full of compassion and empathy. She is amazing at creating a space of safety and trust for her clients and those who know her. She is a true expert in the OCD and eating disorder field. I highly recommend Allyson she is wonderful.
Allyson is an incredible therapist and an asset to the eating disorders field! Her deep understanding of the intersection of OCD and eating disorders makes her uniquely skilled to help therapy seekers who are struggling with both of these illnesses.
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