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Teens & Young Adults
Navigating stress, anxiety, self-esteem, identity, relationships, or major transitions
Families & Parents
Working through conflict, communication challenges, or shifts in family dynamics
Adults (Individuals)
Managing burnout, trauma, grief, relationships, or ongoing emotional struggles
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Stop the war against your body and learn to trust it:
Proven Approaches That Support Lasting Change
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Helps you understand how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected so you can reduce negative thinking patterns, build emotional resilience, and strengthen self-confidence in everyday life.
ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
Teaches you how to make space for difficult emotions while taking purposeful steps toward a life aligned with your values, not fear, avoidance, or self-criticism.
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
Offers powerful skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive or reactive behaviors, and building healthier, more secure relationships.
Solution-Focused Therapy
Centers on your strengths rather than your struggles, helping you create positive change through small, realistic steps that build momentum over time.
EMDR Therapy
Supports trauma healing by helping the brain safely reprocess painful memories so they no longer trigger overwhelming emotional or physical reactions.
Trauma-Informed Care
Recognizes the impact of trauma on the mind and nervous system. Every session is paced gently to ensure emotional and physical safety, always without pressure.
THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES I AM TRAINED TO USE
- Mindfulness
- Motivational interviewing
- Non-violent communication
- Person-centered therapy
- Person-centered therapy
- Attachment-based therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Family systems therapy
- Gottman couples therapy
- Internal family systems therapy (parts work)
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (trauma-informed)
Allison Winet
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #119129
Services:
- Couples counseling
- Family therapy
- Individual therapy (teens & adults)
- Parent support therapy
Specialties:
- LGBTQ+ concerns
- Life transitions
- Mother–daughter relationships
- Women’s concerns
Ages:
- Teens
- Adults
- Parents
- Couples
- Families
Approach:
- Client-centered
- Strength-based
- CBT
- Relational therapy
- Mindfulness
Ally Silva, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker #93160
Services:
- Individual therapy (teens, young adults, adults)
- Couples & relationship support
- Family therapy
- Gender-affirming support
- In-office (CA) + virtual (CA & VT)
Specialties:
- LGBTQ+ concerns
- Life transitions
- Mother–daughter relationships
- Women’s concerns
Ages:
- Teens
- Adults
- Parents
- Couples
- Families
Approach:
- Client-centered
- Strength-based
- CBT
- Relational therapy
- Mindfulness
Allison Winet
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #119129
Services:
- Couples counseling
- Family therapy
- Individual therapy (teens & adults)
- Parent support therapy
Specialties:
- LGBTQ+ concerns
- Life transitions
- Mother–daughter relationships
- Women’s concerns
Ages:
- Teens
- Adults
- Parents
- Couples
- Families
Approach:
- Client-centered
- Strength-based
- CBT
- Relational therapy
- Mindfulness
Allison Winet
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #119129
Services:
- Couples counseling
- Family therapy
- Individual therapy (teens & adults)
- Parent support therapy
Specialties:
- LGBTQ+ concerns
- Life transitions
- Mother–daughter relationships
- Women’s concerns
Ages:
- Teens
- Adults
- Parents
- Couples
- Families
Approach:
- Client-centered
- Strength-based
- CBT
- Relational therapy
- Mindfulness
Ally Silva, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker #93160
Services:
- Individual therapy (teens, young adults, adults)
- Couples & relationship support
- Family therapy
- Gender-affirming support
- In-office (CA) + virtual (CA & VT)
Specialties:
- LGBTQ+ concerns
- Life transitions
- Mother–daughter relationships
- Women’s concerns
Ages:
- Teens
- Adults
- Parents
- Couples
- Families
Approach:
- Client-centered
- Strength-based
- CBT
- Relational therapy
- Mindfulness
Board certified expertise
Our Professional Team
Our Clinicians
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #119129
Services:
- Couples counseling
- Family therapy
- Individual therapy (teens & adults)
- Parent support therapy
Specialties:
- LGBTQ+ concerns
- Life transitions
- Mother–daughter relationships
- Women’s concerns
Ages:
- Teens
- Adults
- Parents
- Couples
- Families
Approach:
- Client-centered
- Strength-based
- CBT
- Relational therapy
- Mindfulness
Licensed Clinical Social Worker #93160
Services:
- Couples & relationship support
- Family therapy
- Gender-affirming support
- Individual therapy (teens, young adults, adults)
-
In-office (CA) + virtual
(CA & VT)
Specialties:
- Life transitions
- LGBTQIA+
- Relationship Issues (family, partners, friends)
Ages:
- Teens
- Young Adults
- Adults
Approach:
- Client-Centered
- Strengths-Based
- DBT
- EMDR
- CBT
- ACT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #141543
Services:
- Parent support
- Virtual sessions (CA)
- Individual therapy (teens & young adults, ~15–24)
- In-person sessions in Sacramento coming soon
Specialties:
- LGBTQ+ & TGNB Support
- Identity Exploration
- Depression & Anxiety
Ages:
- Teens
- Young Adults
Approach:
- Client-Centered
- CBT
- DBT
- Gender-affirming
- Mindfulness
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist #139638
Services:
- Individual therapy (teens)
- Parent support
- Individual therapy (adults)
- In-person & virtual sessions
Specialties:
- Neurodivergence
- LGBTQIA+
- Anxiety & Depression
Ages:
- Teens
- Adults
Approach:
- Attachment-based
- Client-Centered
- DBT
- ACT
- CBT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #126512
Services:
- In-person therapy
- Virtual therapy
- Teens • Young adults (18–26) • Adults
Specialties:
- Anxiety
- Life transitions
- Grief
Ages:
- Teens
- Young Adults
- Adults
Approach:
- Client-Centered
- CBT-Informed
- Evidence-Based
- Relational + Supportive
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #155014
Services:
- Individual therapy (pre-teens, teens, young adults)
- In-office + virtual sessions
Specialties:
- Anxiety
- Relationship Challenges
- Self-Esteem & Self-worth
Ages:
- Pre-Teens
- Teens
- Young Adults
Approach:
- ACT
- CBT
- DBT
- Attachment-based
- Client-Centered
- Strengths-Based
Clive the bee: The heart of our Hive
Clive is more than a mascot; he’s a reminder that healing is a journey, and you don’t have to take it alone. Like any healthy hive, we thrive through connection, mutual support, and shared purpose.
Clive represents:
- Safety
- Community
- Growth
- Resilience
- Hope
What anxiety can feel like
You may be experiencing:
- Racing or spiraling thoughts
- Constant worry about the future
- Fear of letting others down
- Difficulty sleeping or relaxing
- Tension in your body or panic symptoms
- Tension in your body or panic symptoms
- Fear of making mistakes or disappointing people
- Irritability or emotional overwhelm
- Feeling like your brain won’t “turn off”
- Avoidance of places, conversations, decisions, or responsibilities
Common forms of anxiety
- Generalized anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Social anxiety
- School/work-related anxiety
- Health anxiety
- Performance anxiety
- Phobias
- OCD and intrusive thoughts
- Trauma-related anxiety
- Identity-based anxiety (LGBTQIA+, cultural/family pressure, etc.)
How therapy helps with anxiety
Anxiety doesn’t disappear through willpower, it softens through support, skills, nervous system safety, and self-understanding.
- Pause spiraling thoughts before they take over
- Calm your nervous system and reduce physical anxiety symptoms
- Build confidence and self-trust
- Replace self-criticism with self-compassion
- Navigate relationships without fear of conflict or judgment
- Set boundaries without guilt
- Respond rather than react when anxiety strikes
About Allison
Allison often describes herself as a “wounded healer”—someone whose own journey has strengthened her ability to sit with others in theirs. She brings warmth, honesty, curiosity, and groundedness into every session, offering clients a space where they can feel seen and supported without pressure or judgment. She works with teens, adults, couples, parents, and families, with a special passion for mother–daughter relationships and supporting women through major life transitions.
Her Philosophy
Allison encourages clients to rediscover moments and activities that bring genuine joy, while offering themselves the same kindness they readily give others. She believes healing isn’t about striving for perfection, but about learning to listen to emotions, honor personal needs, and practice self-compassion. Through this process, clients can create a life that feels authentic, balanced, and aligned with who they truly are.
Allison Off-Duty
Allison finds joy in movement, hiking, biking, yoga, or simply walking outside. Nature refuels her, and time spent nurturing her relationships brings her grounding and meaning. She loves traveling to new places, sharing deep belly laughs with friends, and soaking up time with her family.
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These moments remind her of the very things she helps clients reconnect with: presence, joy, connection, and self-kindness.
