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Alison Chrun

Alison Chrun, LMFT

Therapist in California

Compassionate therapist focused on practical change

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  • Depression and anxiety
  • Mindfulness based care
  • Solution focused work

About Alison

Alison Chrun is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people cope with depression, anxiety, stress, and relationship struggles. She offers a calm, accepting presence and aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, written for someone skimming on a phone who needs clear next steps.

Alison blends solution-focused work with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people shift unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also draws on client-centered therapy and mindfulness to create space for reflection and self-compassion. Sessions move at each person’s pace while gently encouraging progress toward specific goals.

She has eight years of clinical experience and holds an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - credential in California. Alison commonly supports people dealing with trauma, addiction, grief, parenting strain, and issues around intimacy and sexuality. She also works with concerns such as codependency, communication problems, and life transitions.

Communication can include evening exchanges when needed; Alison notes she is often more active on text boards at night and typically replies within 24 hours unless on leave. She offers live chats, video sessions, and live phone sessions for synchronous meetings. If an earlier appointment is needed, she may try to accommodate that request.

Reaching out can feel hard, and Alison aims to make the process straightforward. She encourages people to take that first step and will collaborate on a plan that fits their goals and everyday life.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it supports moving toward actions that match personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and can reduce reactivity to stress and emotional pain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Alison uses the first sessions to learn about a person’s goals, preferences, and day-to-day challenges and then suggests techniques that fit. She aims to combine methods in a way that feels useful and doable for each person.

Alison’s listed session formats include live chats, video sessions, and live phone sessions. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, a short live chat can be a quick check-in, a phone session avoids needing to be on camera, and video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when preferred. Confirm which formats are currently offered before booking so sessions match practical needs and schedules.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Alison support?

She helps people with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction recovery, trauma and grief, parenting strain, career concerns, and related topics like codependency and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm and understanding, combining solution-focused steps with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness. Sessions aim to be practical while also allowing space for emotion and reflection.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of clinical experience working with adults on a variety of emotional and interpersonal concerns.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She holds an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - credential and practices out of California.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are used for meetings?

The biography lists live chats, video sessions, and live phone sessions as available formats; confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps do I take to begin working together?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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