- Addictions support
- Parenting help
- LGBTQ+ issues
About Allison
Allison Radice is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with 20 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage addictions, navigate LGBTQ+ concerns, cope with trauma and abuse, and handle parenting challenges. She also supports people who live with bipolar disorder. Allison emphasizes each person’s strengths and treats them as the expert in their own story.
She frames therapy as a practical collaboration. Sessions focus on identifying what is working, naming what is hard, and trying clear steps to make daily life easier. Allison encourages small, doable changes and checks progress regularly so goals stay relevant.
Her approach is warm and straightforward. She aims to create a space where people can talk through painful memories, make decisions about substance use, or find healthier patterns in parenting. She avoids jargon and explains options plainly so clients can choose what fits them.
Allison values courage and persistence in starting therapy. She recognizes that people come with different histories and resources, so she adapts plans to individual needs. Over time, she helps people build skills they can use after sessions end.
Clients usually begin by describing their current struggles and priorities. From there Allison works with them to set short-term goals and practical steps. Her style is supportive and goal-oriented, with attention to real-world problems and everyday changes.
How Allison’s approaches translate to online care
Allison works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and problem solving. One approach she uses centers on building practical coping skills for cravings and triggers, which can help people manage addictive behaviors by developing routines, identifying high-risk situations, and practicing alternative responses. Another approach targets regulation after trauma and abuse by using paced steps to reduce overwhelm, process difficult memories, and strengthen coping tools for stressful moments. These methods aim to change everyday patterns rather than rely on abstract talk.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Allison collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. She reviews what has helped before, adjusts plans as progress is made, and checks in frequently so the work stays useful and realistic.
Many people find online therapy helpful for fitting sessions into busy lives. It can make it easier to schedule regular appointments and to keep momentum between sessions. If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Allison will help figure out session length and frequency that fit daily responsibilities and personal routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Allison commonly address?
She helps people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, LGBTQ+ related concerns, parenting stress, and bipolar disorder.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on strengths, clear steps, and goals people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Allison has 20 years of professional work experience in counseling and related services.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an IL LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not work with international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.