Allison Bratton

Practical, compassionate counseling for complex life challenges

LPC Oregon

Experience: 12 years in practice
Focus areas: Addictions, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Allison

Allison Bratton is a licensed professional counselor in Oregon who works with adults facing a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

She helps people coping with addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety and stress, grief and sleep difficulties, and struggles with self-esteem, anger, parenting, career transitions, and ADHD.

Her practice also addresses related issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, adoption and foster care needs, codependency, domestic violence, and substance use disorders. Allison blends evidence-informed methods with a client-centered, compassionate stance to support practical change and emotional healing.

She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and client-centered techniques to tailor care to each persons needs. With 12 years of clinical experience and an Oregon LPC (OR LPC C6410), she focuses on helping clients develop coping skills, improve relationships, and pursue meaningful personal growth.

Her practice offers multiple formats to fit different schedules, and she approaches each client relationship collaboratively, meeting people where they are and helping them move toward clearer goals and healthier patterns.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Applied Online

Allison frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; CBT can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping skills. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on helping people clarify values, accept difficult internal experiences, and commit to meaningful action when facing life transitions or persistent emotional pain. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore relational patterns and early attachment issues that affect current relationships and emotional regulation.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Allison works with each client to consider goals, preferences, and life circumstances and then tailors techniques or combines methods as needed. She supports clients in testing what feels most helpful and adjusts plans over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity during busy periods, manage transportation constraints, and access regular support from a licensed professional in Oregon.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Allison commonly address?

She works with a broad set of issues including addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, sleep problems, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and ADHD.

How would you describe her therapeutic style and approach?

Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, using evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to match interventions to individual needs.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has 12 years of clinical experience supporting people through life transitions, trauma recovery, addiction concerns, and personal development work.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

Allison holds an Oregon LPC with the designation OR LPC C6410 and practices in Oregon.

Does she offer services in languages other than English or to international clients?

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

In what session formats does she meet with clients?

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

How are fees and payment handled for sessions?

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

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Coping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety GriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCodependencyControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Oregon

Languages

English