Alison Silcox

Compassionate, practical support for life's challenges

LPC Colorado

Experience: 13 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages: English

About Alison

Alison Silcox is a licensed professional counselor in Colorado who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, and transitions in life.

Background and approach

She brings 13 years of clinical experience to work with a wide range of concerns including attachment and abandonment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication challenges, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, questions about life purpose, midlife shifts, and financial stress.

Alison uses a practical, person-centered approach that adapts to each client’s needs and preferences. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing to help clients identify patterns, build coping skills, and make meaningful changes.

Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversations and treatment plans to individual circumstances. Clients can expect an encouraging, collaborative environment intended to support the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling life.

Alison aims to help people clarify goals, strengthen resilience, and develop strategies for everyday challenges while honoring each person’s unique story.

Online Approaches and How They Help

Alison commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is practical for addressing anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete coping strategies and problem-solving techniques. She also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy, which helps people develop present-moment awareness and self-compassion to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. Motivational Interviewing is another tool she uses to support clients who are working through ambivalence and seeking to increase motivation for change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Alison works together with each client to determine which methods best fit their goals, values, and preferences. She adapts interventions over time, inviting feedback and making adjustments so therapy stays relevant and actionable.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limits. These formats allow regular, consistent contact and make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations while keeping the focus on practical tools and collaborative goal-setting.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Alison commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, self esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue as core concerns, and also addresses related issues such as attachment, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and life purpose.

What is Alison's therapeutic style?

Her style is person centered and collaborative, blending practical skill-building with compassion to tailor treatment plans to each client's goals and needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Alison has 13 years of professional work experience providing mental health support across a variety of concerns and settings.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds the credential LPC and is licensed in Colorado with licence number CO LPC LPC.0020431.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English; she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats does she offer?

Alison provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How is cost and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Colorado

Languages

English