Allison Winet (she/her)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #119129

Services I Offer

Virtual sessions for:

• Couples counseling

• Family therapy

• Individual therapy (teens, adults)

• Parent support therapy

Specialties

• LGBTQ+ concerns

• Life transitions

• Mother-daughter relationships

• Women’s concerns

My Approach

I practice from a client centered and strength-based approach. You are the expert in your life, and I am here to help guide you in your healing journey. As we uncover your truth, I hope you feel more confident in living the life you genuinely want. Along with strength-based care and a client centered approach, I also frequently utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, relational therapy, and mindfulness with clients. I enjoy working with a diverse caseload; I work with adults, teens, families, parents, and couples and especially enjoy working with mother/daughter relationships.

I frequently encourage my clients to seek out what brings them joy in their lives and to above all else treat themselves with as much kindness as possible.

About Me

I am a therapist because I believe in this work. I have confidence in the “wounded healer” concept, and I live by the idea that it is my familiarity and understanding of my own pain that has given me the power to help others heal. For me, joy is found in moving my body (hiking, biking, walking, yoga), being in nature, nurturing my relationships with my family, deep belly laughs with friends, and adventuring to new places.

Therapeutic Modalities I am Trained to Use

• Attachment-based therapy

• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

• Cognitive behavioral therapy (trauma-informed)

• Family systems therapy

• Gottman couples therapy

• Internal family systems therapy (parts work)

Education and Experience

• MA in Counseling Psychology from Holy Names University

• BA in Political Science and Women’s and Gender Studies from Sonoma State University

• Gottman Method Couples Therapy

Work Experience

• Therapist at Family Therapy Center

• Therapist at Teen Therapy Center

• Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Berkeley High School; provided individual and group therapy for students

• Provided crisis intervention and support counseling to residential students at multiple universities

• High School Health Education Specialist with AmeriCorps

• Worked with families in various settings providing education, crisis intervention, and support services

Other Areas of Concern I Work With

• Anxiety (generalized, social, panic attacks / disorder)

• Blended families

• Communication difficulties

• Divorce (supporting kids / teens, supporting adults)

• Family conflict