- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- ACT and CBT
- Mindfulness
About Allison
Allison Martin is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Arkansas with 15 years of experience. She helps people who are coping with stress and anxiety, parents managing the demands of caregiving, and those facing life changes and compassion fatigue. Allison also supports people managing ADHD and other focus concerns.
Her work combines practical tools with close listening. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to look at emotions and patterns that keep people stuck. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy when those approaches fit a person’s goals.
Sessions tend to focus on identifying patterns of thinking and feeling that cause distress. She helps people notice unhelpful cycles, practice new ways of responding, and try small experiments between visits. Conversations are direct and paced to each person’s needs.
Allison has experience with a range of concerns beyond anxiety and parenting. Her listed focus areas include autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, communication problems, mood disorders, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, pregnancy and childbirth, social anxiety, intellectual disability, and women's issues.
She works in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before scheduling and follow the booking steps on the profile to begin the intake process.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Allison integrates Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and name emotions that drive relationship and behavior patterns. EFT can be useful for people who want to understand how feelings and interactions keep them stuck. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking action despite difficult thoughts, while CBT helps identify and shift thinking and behavior that worsen anxiety and mood.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Allison will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together they decide which combination of EFT, ACT, or CBT fits the situation and adjust as needed over time.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, require less travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt EFT, ACT, and CBT techniques in remote sessions to practice skills, review exercises, and track progress between meetings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Arkansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she treat most often
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style
Her style uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside ACT, CBT, client-centered work, and mindfulness to address emotions and behavior patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have
Allison has 15 years of professional experience in mental health practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Arkansas.
Which languages are supported
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid
Costs vary by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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