Alison Marrelli , LCSW

Alison Marrelli is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Utah with 12 years of professional experience. She works with individuals facing grief and loss, struggles with motivation and self-esteem, major life transitions, and compassion fatigue, bringing practical strategies and steady support to each client.

Alison views each person as the expert of their own story and focuses on uncovering strengths that can be used to move through challenges. Her approach emphasizes building confidence, learning coping tools, and restoring balance after difficult experiences. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life requires courage, and Alison offers collaborative guidance for that journey.

Clients can expect a respectful, strengths-focused partnership aimed at clarifying goals and practicing skills that translate into daily life. With a background in evidence-based therapeutic techniques, Alison helps people address stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and other common difficulties while tailoring support to individual needs.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Alison draws on skills-based, evidence-informed techniques that teach practical coping strategies for managing emotions, anxiety, and day-to-day stressors. These approaches focus on building tools clients can use between sessions to improve mood and functioning.

She also uses a strengths-focused, client-centered approach that emphasizes the client's own expertise and resources. This style helps people rebuild confidence, clarify goals, and apply small, achievable changes to move forward.

For those experiencing compassion fatigue, Alison incorporates compassion-focused strategies to address burnout and restore caregiving capacity in a measured, supportive way.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Alison works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Clients can expect an ongoing conversation about what helps and adjustments as progress is made.

Online therapy with Alison is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across changing routines and life demands while working with a licensed professional.