Alison Siepker

Evidence-informed care with compassionate collaboration

LCSW North Carolina

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Alison

Alison Siepker is a licensed clinical social worker who blends practical, evidence-informed strategies with a compassionate, person-centered stance.

Background and approach

With 15 years of clinical practice in North Carolina, she draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing to address stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and life transitions.

She aims to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person's needs while helping clients build actionable skills for managing emotions, relationships, and everyday challenges.

Her practice also attends to concerns that often accompany major life changes or identity questions, including grief, compassion fatigue, career and life purpose exploration, body image, and issues related to adoption, abandonment, or family dynamics. Alison foregrounds respect and sensitivity in her work and supports people navigating addiction, relationship difficulties, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem concerns.

She frames seeking help as a courageous step and positions herself as a collaborator who helps clients identify goals and practical steps toward greater resilience and well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and online access

Alison often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies to change behaviors and reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and learning willingness skills to live a meaningful life despite difficult thoughts or feelings. Client-Centered Therapy informs her approach as well, emphasizing empathy, active listening, and collaborative goal-setting so the client feels heard and respected.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and needs, and together they will experiment with techniques and adjust the plan to find what fits best for the individual.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These formats make it possible to continue regular sessions from different locations and to use shorter check-ins or longer calls depending on what the client and therapist decide works best.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Alison commonly help with?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship problems, grief, sleep difficulties, anger, and self-esteem.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her work combines evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing in a collaborative, respectful manner tailored to each person.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 15 years of professional experience providing mental health support in North Carolina.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina with license NC LCSW C006689.

Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?

She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

In which formats are sessions offered?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBody imageCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English