Alyson Storey brings 20 years of clinical experience to her work with people facing relationship strain, family changes, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, and major life transitions.
01About Alyson
Alyson Storey brings 20 years of clinical experience to her work with people facing relationship strain, family changes, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, and major life transitions. She focuses on helping clients manage mood problems, social anxiety, feelings of isolation, and the hard emotions that follow divorce or separation. She meets each person where they are and listens first.
Her sessions use active listening, reflection, and steady guidance to help people see situations differently and find practical next steps.
Background and approach
Alyson values a respectful, down-to-earth tone and keeps conversations straightforward and focused. Her approach pays close attention to attachment and communication patterns. She helps clients notice control issues, guilt, shame, and barriers to self-love so they can try new ways of relating.
Financial stress, midlife concerns, and questions about life purpose are also common topics she helps people explore. Alyson describes progress as gradual and collaborative. She works with people to set realistic goals and break them into small, manageable tasks.
Sessions often include skill practice and planning between meetings to build momentum. She holds the credential LCPC, which indicates licensure in Illinois. Her practice offers a mix of conversation, problem-solving, and emotional support.
Alyson aims to make therapy straightforward and useful for everyday life.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180004144 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1841413119 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Alyson lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
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04Online support
Approaches and how online sessions support progress
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to address trauma and relationship difficulties. One common method focuses on noticing and changing patterns in relationships and attachment. It helps people understand why they react a certain way and try new ways of relating to others.Another approach centers on building practical coping skills for anxiety and mood problems. This includes learning breathing and grounding techniques, practicing small behavior changes, and creating step-by-step plans to reduce avoidance and isolation. These skills are useful for social anxiety, feelings of shame, and everyday stressors.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will check in about your needs, goals, and preferences and then tailor methods that fit your situation. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as you progress.
Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when more connection is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Chat and text messaging let people keep momentum between sessions and fit support into busy schedules. Together these options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and flexible.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Alyson help with?
She works with relationship strain, family changes, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, and coping with life transitions. Additional focus areas include attachment, communication, and mood problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions are conversational and grounded in active listening and reflection. She aims for clear, practical guidance and collaborative goal-setting.
What is her professional background?
She brings 20 years of clinical experience working with people facing anxiety, social isolation, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credential LCPC and practices in Illinois.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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