Alison Solomon , LCSW

Alison Solomon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 29 years of direct practice supporting people facing a wide range of life challenges. She works with clients from diverse backgrounds and brings experience helping those who feel different because of their sexuality, physical abilities, ethnicity, or other aspects of identity.

Her practice includes work with individuals and families who prefer a nonjudgmental space to explore difficult feelings and decisions, as well as families of Holocaust survivors and those navigating family relationships and partner issues. Alison emphasizes honesty and directness in her approach while maintaining a caring, empathic stance.

Clients report that they find her to be both compassionate and straightforward. She guides people through current struggles while helping them learn more about themselves and the patterns that shape their interactions with others, offering practical support and reflective insight along the way.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Alison Solomon draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to tailor care to each person. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the client's perspective and building a trusting, empathic relationship that helps people explore their values and goals. DBT teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress, which can be useful for anxiety, mood instability, and coping challenges. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on the emotional bonds in close relationships and helps partners or family members shift negative interaction patterns to create stronger connection and safety.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Alison collaborates with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so therapy remains responsive and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people balancing busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic distance. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, licensed professionals can deliver consistent support, make it easier to attend regular sessions, and allow therapy to fit more naturally into daily life.