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Online therapist

Allison Radice

Compassionate, practical care for life challenges

Credentials
LCPC
Experience
20 years
Licensed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Allison

Allison Radice uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide people through hard problems. She emphasizes practical tools and a respectful, strengths-based approach. Allison tells clients they are the experts of their own stories and works alongside them to build on what already helps.

She reminds people that starting therapy is a brave step and supports them through the early stages of care. Allison is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, with two decades of professional experience in Illinois.

Background and approach

Her background includes helping people who are coping with addictions and managing life with bipolar disorder. She also has experience addressing issues related to trauma and abuse and supports clients facing challenges around LGBTQ+ concerns and parenting. In sessions she focuses on clear goals and practical strategies.

Conversations commonly include developing coping skills, planning safer or healthier routines, and practicing ways to communicate needs. Allison aims to make the work manageable and focused on what will make daily life easier. She provides straightforward guidance and gentle encouragement.

Allison explains options, listens to what matters most, and adjusts the pace to fit each person. Her style is collaborative; she helps people try new ways of responding and notices when small changes make a difference. Allison practices in Illinois and works in English.

With 20 years of experience she combines long-term clinical experience with a down-to-earth manner. She encourages anyone who feels ready to take the next step toward clearer coping and more reliable routines to reach out.

Practical approaches and online care that fit your life

Allison draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are practical and goal driven. One approach focuses on building coping skills and routines to reduce the impact of cravings, mood swings, or overwhelming memories; it teaches specific steps people can use day to day. Another approach emphasizes processing trauma in a paced way, helping people make sense of what happened while learning methods to lessen distress and improve safety and stability.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Allison works with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She explains options, tests what helps, and adjusts the plan as progress is made so the work stays useful and doable.

Online therapy offers flexibility and access across several formats. Video calls let people have face-to-face conversations from home, phone sessions provide a simpler option when video isn’t possible, and live chat or text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins or ongoing contact between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy family life and to keep momentum on the goals you set together.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Allison address?
She helps people coping with addictions, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, LGBTQ+ related issues, and parenting challenges.
What is Allison's therapy style?
Allison uses evidence-based techniques and a strengths-focused, practical approach that emphasizes clear goals and useful skills.
How long has Allison been practicing?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with clients in clinical settings and community care.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
Allison holds the LCPC credential and is licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCPC 180012341.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can Allison work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does the cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Specialties and expertise

Also works with

  • Bipolar disorder
  • Parenting issues
Experience
20 years
Licensed
Illinois
Languages
English

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