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Online therapist

Alison Durante

Practical support for stress and parenting challenges

Credentials
LPC
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Alison

Alison Durante is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of clinical experience in New Jersey. She focuses on practical help for common struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Parents often turn to her for support with parenting questions and for help navigating life changes.

Alison aims to meet people where they are and talks plainly about next steps. Alison keeps conversations respectful and compassionate. She adapts the pace and topics to each person’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

Background and approach

Sessions look at what’s happening now and what small changes might make daily life easier. Communication skills, forgiveness, and building self-love are common pieces of the work she offers. Over her career Alison has helped people find practical ways to cope when stress or transitions feel overwhelming.

She emphasizes usable tools and routines that fit busy schedules. Her style is straightforward and warm, focusing on progress over perfection. Parents and individuals appreciate concrete strategies they can try between sessions.

Alison works in New Jersey as an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor. She conducts sessions in English and does not take international clients. Therapy is offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and formats include video, phone, live chat, and text messaging.

Taking the first step is often the hardest part, and Alison supports people through that beginning stage. Background and approach include tailoring a treatment plan to each persons needs and using evidence-based techniques to address anxiety, mood, and parenting concerns. She focuses on clear communication, building self-worth, and coping strategies that fit real life.

Evidence-based approaches for online family and parenting support

Alison uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and skills people can use at home. One approach emphasizes practical coping strategies for anxiety and stress, teaching breathing, grounding, and simple behavior changes to reduce worry and overwhelm. Another approach centers on improving self-esteem and communication by identifying unhelpful self-talk and practicing new ways of speaking and listening that improve relationships and parenting interactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alison collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and daily life. She reviews what helps, adjusts the plan as progress is made, and includes concrete practice between sessions so changes stick.

Online therapy can make regular care easier to fit into a busy family schedule. Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which allows flexibility for parents and caregivers. These options let people connect from home, use tools and worksheets between meetings, and keep momentum even when life is busy.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Alison commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related topics like communication problems, forgiveness, and self-love.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is straightforward and compassionate, focusing on practical tools and clear communication tailored to each persons needs.
How many years has she been practicing?
Alison has 15 years of professional work experience in counseling and mental health settings.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in New Jersey with license number NJ LPC 37PC00902500.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules.
How does billing and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
New Jersey
Languages
English

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