Are you used to handling everything on your own? Juggling school, work, sports, friendships, relationships, family, expectations, life—adulting (or almost adulting!)—the list goes on and on. Let’s face it: some days, we just don’t have it all together. And when you’re used to pushing through or being the one who seems to have everything under control, it can be hard to slow down and figure out what you really need.
Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed, struggling with anxiety or confidence, navigating changing relationships, trying to figure out who you are and where you fit, or facing a transition you weren’t quite prepared for. Sometimes you may not even know exactly what’s wrong—you just know things don’t feel quite right. Wherever you are right now, you don’t have to have everything figured out before reaching out for support.
Hi, I’m Allison! I work with teens and adults who want to better understand themselves, build confidence, develop practical life skills, and feel more equipped to navigate whatever life throws their way. I believe we are people first, and taking care of ourselves matters just as much as how we perform in the different areas of our lives.
My style is strengths-based, collaborative, and tailored to you. I’m here to meet you where you are while creating space for a little self-discovery and confidence-building along the way. Together, we might work on managing anxiety or stress, navigating relationships and transitions, building coping skills, understanding what matters most to you, or creating meaningful goals for what comes next. I am also trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), which I incorporate into my work when it fits your individual needs and goals.
Before joining Healing Pathways of Houston, I worked as a mental health provider in the NCAA space. I completed my Social Work education through the University of Michigan, along with the Sport Social Work Certificate. I have extensive experience working with teens and collegiate athletes and understand the unique pressures that can come with performance, expectations, identity, relationships, and balancing who you are with what you do.
My connection to athletics and performance goes even further. I previously worked as a Performance Dietitian at several Division I NCAA universities across the country. Before entering the collegiate athletics space, I was also a dancer and earned my degree in Dance from the University of Alabama, where I completed both a BS and MS in Nutrition. These experiences have shaped my appreciation for the connection between our mental health, physical well-being, identity, food, movement, and the expectations we place on ourselves. I’m especially passionate about supporting athletes and performers and bringing greater mental health awareness to these spaces—but please know you certainly don’t have to be an athlete or performer to work with me.
Outside of work, you can usually find me watching a sporting event or musical, reading a good book, or spending time with my dogs.
If something you’ve read here feels familiar, I’d love to connect with you. Schedule a FREE 15-minute consultation to see if we might be a good fit, or schedule an appointment when you’re ready.