Alison Silcox, LPC
Practical support for stress and life change
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- Stress and anxiety
- Life transitions
- Practical skill-building
About Alison
Alison focuses on practical conversations that fit each person's situation. She listens first and then tailors a plan together. Sessions aim to build small, concrete skills that make day-to-day life feel more manageable.
Her approach mixes problem-solving methods with awareness practices. She draws on techniques that help change unhelpful thinking, increase focus, and set realistic goals. Work in sessions includes identifying patterns, practicing new responses, and trying short experiments between meetings.
Alison also addresses deeper stressors that show up as guilt, shame, attachment worries, and feelings of abandonment. She supports people dealing with chronic illness or pain, caregiver strain, relationship breakups, and money concerns. Midlife transitions and questions about life purpose are areas she commonly helps with.
She aims to make the therapy process straightforward and respectful. Conversations move at a practical pace while honoring emotional experience. To begin, she asks about current needs and helps shape achievable next steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Alison uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in ways that are easy to apply day to day. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and depression. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm during stressful moments.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Alison collaborates with each person to decide which approaches match their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make attending easier when travel or scheduling is difficult. Alison will help you shape a plan that fits your life and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Alison commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, plus related concerns like midlife crisis, attachment issues, and caregiver stress.
What is Alison's general therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She listens, then tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs and goals.
How much experience does she have?
Alison has 13 years of professional work experience in counseling and related clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Alison?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Alison?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.