Dr. Alison Batchelder (She/her)

Ph.D., PMH-C
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I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with specialties in self-compassion, impostor phenomenon, perfectionism, and perinatal mental health.

Clinical Psychologist in Washington

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

We can be incredibly hard on ourselves as humans. Although being self-critical may have benefited us throughout our lives, it may also lead to emotional distress. Research on self-compassion has found it can significantly decrease anxiety, depression, and stress while increasing motivation, confidence, and performance. Putting self-compassion into action is a lot easier said than done. Through my extensive training in evidenced-based therapy, I am here to help guide you through that process.

My Background and Approach

As a highly skilled and experienced clinical psychologist in Seattle, WA, I specialize in helping individuals improve their mental well-being. I received my PhD in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University and received additional training from institutions such as Stanford University. I completed advanced Perinatal Mental Health training (PMH-C), further demonstrating my expertise and commitment to supporting individuals during pregnancy and postpartum. I also hold a certification in Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP) which has deepened my understanding of self-compassion and its impact on mental health. I offer individual virtual therapy in 38 states as part of PSYPACT.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I have a deep understanding of the mind-body connection and I specialize in helping my clients develop a more positive and compassionate relationship with themselves. My approach is tailored to the unique needs of each individual, and combines evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) with mindfulness and self-compassion practices. My therapy sessions are designed to be both informative and empowering, helping clients to gain a deeper understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and to develop the tools they need to make positive changes in their lives.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Other Techniques
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Biofeedback
  • Coaching
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dance / Movement Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Energy Psychology
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Neurofeedback Therapy
  • Clinical Neuropsychology
  • Sex Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Body Image Issues Women's Issues
Other Issues
  • Addiction
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Cancer
  • Career Counseling
  • Child Issues
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Infertility
  • Insomnia
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Medication Management
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Sexual Problems
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Women's Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Agnosticism
  • Atheism
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 12 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $325 - 355/session

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