Alison Chrun, LMFT

Alison Chrun, MA, LMFT helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or life changes. She meets people where they are and focuses on clear, manageable steps to ease daily strain. Her style is warm and straightforward, and she works at a pace that fits each person. Alison draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. She also uses acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness to help people stay present and choose actions that match their values. Sessions tend to be practical and goal-oriented, with small homework tasks to try between meetings. She supports people facing relationship strain, intimacy concerns, grief, parenting challenges, addiction recovery, and the aftereffects of trauma or emotional abuse. Alison also addresses issues like self-esteem, codependency, communication problems, and career stress. With eight years of clinical work as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, Alison adapts therapy to fit each client’s needs. She blends solution-focused techniques with client-centered listening to craft short-term goals and longer-term growth plans. Many clients find her approachable manner helpful when tackling difficult topics like fertility issues, postpartum depression, sexuality, or feelings of isolation. Alison encourages steady progress and practical skills that can be used outside sessions.

Approaches that guide online work

Alison uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors in daily life. CBT aims to break cycles of worry and avoidance by practicing concrete skills that change how people think and act. She also incorporates acceptance and commitment therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when uncomfortable feelings are present. ACT can help when people want a more values-driven way to handle anxiety, grief, or life transitions. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Alison will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest methods to try. That collaboration lets her tailor sessions so they fit the client’s needs and rhythm. Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper exchanges, while phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick exchanges or continued work between appointments. These options give flexibility for practicing skills in real situations and staying connected during life’s changes.