Alison Hite , LMSW

Alison Hite is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with 14 years of experience supporting people facing mental health and substance use challenges. She has worked with individuals coping with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, autism, and ADHD, bringing practical skills and empathic support to each conversation.

Her counseling style centers on building a warm, client-centered relationship that honors each person’s unique strengths and goals. She integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behaviors, humanistic principles to promote personal growth, solution-focused strategies to identify practical steps forward, and motivational interviewing to support change when needed. Treatment plans are tailored to the individual, with Alison adjusting methods and priorities to match each client’s needs, values, and pace.

With a focus on collaboration and respect, Alison aims to create an environment where clients can explore challenges, develop coping skills, and move toward meaningful change while addressing both mental health and substance use concerns.

Approaches and Online Care for Lasting Support

Alison Hite commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her online practice. ACT focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward what matters, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and supports the client’s own capacity for growth, a helpful fit for issues like self-esteem, grief, and relationship concerns. CBT offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with stress.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Alison collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, online therapy with Alison provides flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes, fit sessions into busy routines, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each step of the therapeutic journey.