Allison Carrington (they/she)

PhD, LSWAIC
Accepting Clients

Immediate openings for new clients! My name is Dr. Allison Carrington, PhD, LSWAIC, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate.

Associate Clinical Social Worker in Richland, WA
Supervised by Heather Ramirez, LICSW, RPT, CMHS

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I help people improve their holistic well-being through identity discovery, navigating life transitions, and creating meaningful relationships. I help people improve their self-worth, cope with stress, manage their emotions, improve motivation, apply goal-setting, and heal from harm and trauma. I provide an empathetic, vulnerable space for full authenticity and relatability.

My Background and Approach

I provide an empathetic, vulnerable space for full authenticity and relatability. We have honest and difficult conversations, yet we can laugh and cry. We dive deep into issues that hold us back by fully experiencing our emotions, thinking deeply and intentionally about life, and venting about how difficult things can be.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I value respect, curiosity, and peace. I am direct and compassionate, and I enjoy humor in sessions. I believe it is essential to take care of ourselves—minds, bodies, and souls. Without taking care of our holistic needs, we can’t be the best versions of ourselves. When working with me, you can expect to: a) be heard, validated, and understood; b) genuineness, authenticity, and compassion; and c) challenging yet rewarding sessions.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Brainspotting Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Collaborative Couple Therapy
  • Couples Counseling
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Relational Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Brainspotting
  • Philosophical Counseling
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy
  • Relationship Counseling
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Depression Gender Identity Therapy Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Men's Issues
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 175/session

Info

Email Allison
1177 Jadwin Avenue
Suite 105
Richland, WA 99352

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