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Entry 319187Illinois / United States

Alyson Storey

Alyson Storey, LCPC

Illinois 20 years in practice

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LCPC in Illinois - relationship and life changes

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  • Relationship focus
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Parenting support

About Alyson

LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) in Illinois with 20 years of experience, Alyson Storey focuses on relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, and coping with life changes. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, social anxiety, isolation, and past trauma. Sessions emphasize practical conversation and concrete steps rather than jargon.

Alyson centers sessions on listening, building trust, and gentle reflection. She helps people notice patterns in how they relate and respond, and she introduces straightforward techniques to try between meetings. Conversations often look at attachment and communication issues, control struggles, and the effects of separation or divorce.

She supports people coping with guilt, shame, and forgiveness work. Money and financial stress, midlife questions, and finding life purpose are also common topics. Mood concerns and social phobia are addressed with focused problem-solving and pacing that fits each person.

Alyson describes therapy as collaborative. Clients can expect a mix of listening, reflection, and goal-setting. She helps people break big problems into smaller steps and track progress in clear ways.

Practical matters such as scheduling and cost follow the platform’s subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients are asked to use the platform’s matching questionnaire to schedule a first session and confirm current session options before booking.

Alyson uses plain language in sessions and keeps explanations direct. Her approach is oriented to helping people get moving on the issues that brought them in, with attention to communication, attachment, and rebuilding after difficult events.

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How Alyson approaches therapy online

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are described in practical terms and used to guide the work. One common approach she relies on helps people examine attachment patterns and how those patterns shape relationships; this can clarify recurring communication problems and intimacy issues. Another approach focuses on skills for managing mood and social anxiety through step-by-step practice and gradual exposure to feared situations, which helps reduce avoidance and increase confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions involve listening, reflection, and setting small practice tasks to try between meetings so progress can be measured and adjusted together.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit meetings into busy days, shorten commute time, and allow a quicker check-in when life gets hectic. Other practical benefits include the ability to continue regular work during major life changes and to use therapy tools consistently without changing daily routines.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

Illinois

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment, communication, mood concerns, and social anxiety.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses active listening, reflection, and gentle guidance. The approach emphasizes practical conversation and stepwise problem solving.

How much experience does she have?

She has 20 years of clinical experience working with people on relationship, trauma, and life-change issues.

What are her credentials and location?

She is an LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and she practices in Illinois.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Current session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm the available session options when you schedule.

How does payment work?

Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact costs vary with location.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session through the platform.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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