Alison Benjamin

Alison is a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to supporting individuals through their unique life challenges. Her top priority is making people feel safe, and she works to create a therapeutic environment where clients can feel understood and supported in their journey toward healing. 

Alison utilizes a trauma-informed, client-centered, and strengths-based perspective to ensure each person feels seen and valued as a human being. Alison specializes in children, teens, and maternal mental health, offering crucial support during the perinatal and postpartum periods. She has extensive experience helping clients navigate trauma, anxiety, and depression. Her focus is to support every client through difficult emotions and experiences while fostering resilience and strength. 

Alison utilizes a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based strategies. She has completed Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 1, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) training for couples, and attachment-focused Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) training. These approaches offer practical tools for managing emotions, building healthy coping skills, and fostering greater self-awareness. 

Alison’s therapeutic approach is rooted in creating a warm, supportive space that honors clients’ self-determination — empowering them to make meaningful change at their own pace. She is committed to helping her clients cultivate a sense of hope, healing, and growth. Together, clients and Alison can work toward mental wellness and overall well-being.