Allison Van Da Griff , LPC

Allison Van Da Griff is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 7 years of experience helping people navigate life transitions and emotional challenges. She works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem and confidence issues, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and a range of family and parenting matters. Her practice also includes support for LGBT clients, those coping with body image or eating concerns, pregnancy and childbirth related issues, and people managing compassion fatigue and other work-related stressors.

Allison approaches therapy from a client-centered perspective, honoring each person as the expert of their own story and building on their existing strengths. She combines practical techniques with empathetic listening to help clients identify goals, restore motivation, and develop healthier patterns in relationships and daily life. Taking the first step toward greater wellbeing often requires courage, and Allison aims to provide steady support and collaboration throughout that process. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, a credential that indicates state licensure to provide professional counseling services in Missouri.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Counseling and Relationship Work

Allison frequently uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on understanding each person’s perspective and creating a supportive environment where clients can explore values, goals, and feelings in their own words. This approach is helpful for building self-esteem, improving self-awareness, and strengthening motivation to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another common tool in her practice; CBT offers concrete strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more balanced patterns, making it useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with stress. The Gottman Method is applied when couples or relationship dynamics are central - it emphasizes practical skills for communication, conflict navigation, and rebuilding connection in partnerships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Allison treats it as a collaborative process. She works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors techniques from these methods to fit each person or couple. Together they track progress and adjust focus as goals evolve.

Online therapy with Allison is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These options make it easier to attend sessions around work, family responsibilities, or geographic constraints, and allow clients to engage in therapy in ways that suit their schedules and communication styles. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver meaningful, goal-focused support within a convenient and consistent framework.