Hello and Welcome!

Hello! I am Alison Potter and look forward to meeting you.

With extensive education and training as a child and adolescent specialist, clinical social worker, and educator I help get to the root cause of what is keeping you stuck in endless cycles.

As a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience, I am adept at assessing and addressing the mental and emotional health needs of my clients. I utilize evidence-based practices and a client-centered approach to create personalized treatment plans that foster healing and growth.

My therapeutic techniques are grounded in empathy, understanding, and humor, ensuring my clients feel heard and supported throughout their journey 🩶

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Education, Credentials, and Experience

  • Bachelor of Science in Child and Adolescent Studies with an emphasis in psychology and education, California State University, Fullerton, 2001

  • Master of Social Work, with a concentration in Families and Children, Clinical Therapy, and School Counseling from the University of Southern California, 2004

  • LICSW License Washington State #LW61326558

  • LCSW License Colorado #CSW.09930839

  • School Social Work Credential, California 

  • Extensive training, education, and experience in child development, childhood disorders, behavioral management and modification, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Play Therapy, Solutions-Focused and Strengths-Based therapies, Attachment Therapy, Crisis Training, and Ethical/Legal Issues working with children and teens.

  • Extensive training and experience working with high-conflict divorce, children living in two homes, and families in co-parent or parallel parenting situations. 

  • Private practice therapist – children, teens, adults

  • Assisted with leading IEP/504 meetings in the schools

  • Regular care coordination with other professionals to ensure continuity of care

  • Psychiatric inpatient hospital – Psychiatric social worker

  • Children’s Hospital of Orange County social worker (pediatrics, ICU, NICU, emergency department, children’s eating disorder clinic, spina bifida clinic)

  • Kaiser Hospital medical social worker (pediatrics, ICU, NICU, emergency department)

  • School Social Worker (counselor) – elementary and middle schools

  • Writer – content and grant writer (medical, health, psychology, non-profit)

How do you know I am the right therapist for you?

 

The therapist-client relationship must work both ways. Book a free 30-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit! No pressure and no strings attached. See below for a few facts before booking your call:

 

  • Currently, I only offer telehealth/online therapy (no in-person sessions)

  • I am licensed in Washington State and Colorado and can only meet with clients physically residing in those two states.

  • I don’t work with addictions of any kind or substance abuse issues

  • I am private pay and don’t take insurance. I can provide superbills if there is a formal diagnosis (I can assess and diagnose mental health conditions except for autism spectrum disorder per Washington State law). Please call and ask your insurance provider what your benefit is for out-of-network providers.

Reach out if you have questions!