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- Grief and loss
- Self esteem work
- Stress and anxiety
About Alison
Alison Marrelli, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), is licensed in Utah and has 12 years of clinical experience. She works on grief and loss, self esteem and confidence, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD, stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, and related areas. She frames clients as the experts on their own stories and focuses on building on existing strengths.
Marrelli encourages straightforward conversations about the problems people bring to sessions. She helps people identify patterns that get in the way and develop practical steps to address them. Sessions include talking through emotions, setting small goals, and practicing new ways of responding to stress.
Her work covers a wide range of concerns beyond the everyday issues. Those include parenting and family-related stress, attachment and abandonment issues, body image and eating concerns, chronic illness and caregiver stress, and sexual diversity topics such as BDSM and kink culture. She also supports people facing career changes, divorce or separation, and aging or geriatric issues.
Marrelli uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide intervention choices. She explains options plainly and helps people try approaches that fit their needs. The focus is on clear steps people can use between sessions to make daily life more manageable.
To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session. Sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session formats before booking so arrangements match the client's needs.
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How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Alison uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. One common approach focuses on identifying patterns in thoughts and behaviors and practicing new responses. That method helps with anxiety, stress, low motivation, and self esteem by breaking problems into small, testable steps. Another frequently used technique emphasizes skills for managing strong emotions and day-to-day stress. It teaches concrete coping skills such as grounding, pacing activity, and short behavioral experiments to reduce overwhelm and improve sleep and eating routines. Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through options, try approaches that fit the client's goals, and adjust as needed. Decisions about methods are made collaboratively based on the client's needs and preferences. Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also reduce the need to be on camera when bandwidth or visual comfort is an issue. Licensed professionals aim to match session structure to what works in everyday life.03
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
She helps people with grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD, stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style centers on clear conversation, identifying unhelpful patterns, and using evidence-based techniques to try practical steps between sessions.
How long has she practiced?
She has 12 years of professional experience as a clinician.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Utah.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Sessions use a subscription model that varies with location and can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.