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Allyson Coats, LPCC
California
LPCC in California - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT and mindfulness
- Addiction and trauma
About Allyson
Allyson Coats is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) practicing in California with seven years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, depression, and related concerns. Allyson also supports people facing grief, sleep difficulties, parenting strain, career worries, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach is direct and practical. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and tries new ways of responding. She also draws on client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on the person and on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness skills when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed.
Sessions typically involve clear goals and small experiments between meetings. Conversations look at patterns, test beliefs, and build simple skills to manage symptoms day to day. Homework may include thought records, brief behavioral experiments, or mindfulness exercises.
Allyson offers straightforward, skills-based support for people navigating life changes, substance concerns, relationship strain, and identity-related stress. She also works with people affected by chronic illness, aging concerns, attachment questions, and issues related to BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture.
She practices in California and conducts work in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Allyson uses structured approaches in online sessions
Allyson commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT sessions focus on concrete steps such as tracking thoughts, planning small behavioral experiments, and reviewing results together to see what changes help day to day.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep conversations directed by the person’s concerns and priorities. This approach emphasizes listening, reflection, and letting the client guide which goals matter most. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are brought in when people need skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer interpersonal boundaries.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Allyson will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, symptoms, and preferences, adjusting as needed over time. That decision is made together rather than assumed up front.
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example they may reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or avoid the need to be on camera for every visit. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while working on CBT skills, DBT techniques, and day-to-day coping strategies.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, sleep problems, grief, parenting strain, and ADHD among other concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is practical and skills-focused, using clear goals, behavioral experiments, and mindfulness exercises alongside conversational support.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with a range of mental health and behavioral concerns.
What credential and region does she practice in?
She holds the LPCC credential and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session formats arranged?
Please confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How does the subscription payment work and how do I start?
Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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