Alison Solomon , LCSW

Alison Solomon is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people from diverse backgrounds navigate a wide range of life challenges. She works with individuals who feel different because of their sexuality, physical abilities, or ethnicity, and with those who want a space where they will not be judged for who they are, how they feel, or what they do. Alison also has focused experience supporting families of Holocaust survivors and addressing family relationships and partner issues.

As a licensed clinical social worker, she combines professional training with a warm, direct style. Clients frequently describe her as caring and nonjudgmental and appreciate her honest, straightforward feedback. Alison walks alongside people as they face difficulties, helping them learn more about themselves and how they interact with others. Her approach centers on building understanding, improving relationships, and developing practical ways to cope with stress and change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's perspective and emphasizes empathy, respect, and acceptance. It supports people who are exploring identity, self-esteem, or relationship concerns by creating a collaborative space where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps them clarify their own goals.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress. It can be useful for people who want concrete techniques to cope with intense feelings, impulsive behaviors, or ongoing stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Alison works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors the work over time, combining approaches when helpful to address the unique challenges each person brings.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life or to connect across distances. Licensed professionals can adapt core therapeutic work to these formats so clients can engage in meaningful progress from wherever they are.