Alison Solomon (she/her)

Many clients have been stigmatized by personality disorder diagnoses, and their family members have been told that they can't make changes. That simply isn't true. If you want help for yourself or to deal with relationship issues with a loved one, I can provide the support you need to live your best life.

I have worked extensively with LGBTQ clients helping them with coming out issues, transitioning, self-acceptance, and relationship issues as well as with trauma and mental health issues that have been exacerbated by LGBTQ oppression.

I began my career working at a rape crisis center. Since then, I've worked extensively with people who are survivors of childhood abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence as well as with people who have PTSD from other types of trauma such as veterans, refugees, immigrants and holocaust survivors .

I use a variety of theoretical orientations depending on the needs of my clients. I initially trained as a gestalt therapist and enjoy practicing experiential therapy. I'm also trained in psychodynamic therapy, harm-reduction, motivational interviewing, feminist therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, addiction counseling and anger management.

You can work on your relationship whether you come to therapy as an individual or as a couple. I provide honest feedback to couples, as well as tools for communication and growth. I help people support each other and also to recognize if their relationship is irreparable.

I ran lesbian coming-out support groups for many years. I've worked with clients on coming out issues and, more recently, on issues of transition in terms of sexuality and gender. I can also help you look at whether mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, personality issues, and trauma might be affecting your ability to be comfortable with who you are in the world.

Are you struggling in a relationship? Over the years, I've helped hundreds of clients dramatically improve their relationships (or figure out if their relationship isn't salvageable.) We will work on all the issues that might be affecting your ability to be in a loving, healthy relationship. Whoever you're with should make you feel better about yourself. If they don't, we'll look at where the problem lies and how to fix it.

I believe people are inherently motivated toward achieving positive psychological functioning. You are the expert in your life and my role is to use my expertise to support and guide you.