Therapist profile
Allison Van Da Griff, LPC
LPC in Missouri - relationships and parenting concerns
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- stress and anxiety
- relationship communication
- parenting strain
About Allison
Allison Van Da Griff is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with seven years of clinical work. She helps people who are carrying stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship or intimacy concerns, and struggles with mood. She also supports those coping with grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, eating and body image worries, and issues related to LGBT identity.
Allison approaches clients as the expert on their own lives. She focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions and on identifying small changes that reduce pressure at home. Conversations tend to be straightforward and goal-minded, with attention to what is most pressing in day-to-day life.
Her work draws on Client-Centered therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems stuck. She also uses Solution-Focused ideas to target concrete next steps. For relationship concerns she applies elements of the Gottman Method to improve communication and reduce escalating conflict.
Allison has experience helping people manage parenting stress, navigate life changes like pregnancy and childbirth, and rebuild trust in themselves after trauma. She pays attention to how guilt, shame, and isolation affect decisions and mood. Sessions include practical tools for coping, clearer communication, and rebuilding a steadier routine.
Sessions are conducted in English and her practice is based in Missouri. Prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first appointment.
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How Allison uses her approaches online
Allison commonly blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people make practical changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so the person can shape goals that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches ways to test and change them.She also integrates elements of the Gottman Method for relationship communication, focusing on concrete skills for reducing conflict and improving everyday interaction. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative; Allison will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit, and adjust the plan as needed.
Confirm the available session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting appointments into work or parenting schedules, for shorter focused check-ins, or when video is difficult and an audio option is easier. Allison works with clients to choose ways of meeting that fit routines and make regular sessions more manageable.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem and mood concerns, grief, trauma and parenting-related strain.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and client-centered. She focuses on clear steps, communication skills, and tools to use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working in counseling roles.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri and practices from that state.
Does she see people who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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