Profile / United States
Alison Chrun, LMFT
California
LMFT - Anxiety and Relationship Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused work
About Alison
Alison Chrun is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, addiction concerns, and parenting strains. Alison also addresses trauma and emotional abuse and supports clients coping with life transitions and grief.
She uses straightforward, skills-based methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that cause distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her work, alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and solution-focused techniques. Mindfulness and client-centered approaches also appear in her practice.
Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. Alison helps clients identify specific behaviors to adjust and small experiments to test different responses. She checks progress and refines strategies over time rather than relying on vague plans.
Her style emphasizes measured challenge alongside listening. Clients can expect to work on communication, boundaries, coping skills for stress and addiction-related concerns, and strategies for rebuilding after loss or relationship rupture. She also addresses areas such as codependency, commitment worries, fertility-related stress, and issues around sexuality and self-worth.
Alison offers different ways to connect for therapy. People considering work with her are invited to review session options and decide which format fits their schedule and daily life. The first step is a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial appointment.
How Alison Uses Structured Approaches in Remote Sessions
Alison commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in remote work. CBT involves noticing specific thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety and depression. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed actions even when uncomfortable feelings are present. She also uses client-centered and mindfulness elements to keep sessions grounded in what matters most to the client.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Alison will review what you want to change, try methods that match your goals, and adjust if something is not working. The emphasis is on practical tools, shared decision making, and checking progress together over time.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking since formats were not fully specified in the original profile. Please check current options when you schedule. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so more consistent work is possible with a licensed professional.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Alison focus on?
She helps people with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, addiction concerns, trauma and grief, plus related topics like codependency and self-esteem.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Sessions include concrete exercises and behavioral experiments to try between meetings.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Alison has eight years of experience and practices as an LMFT in California.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds a California LMFT credential and practices in California.
In which language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.