Allison VanDoorne (she/her/hers)

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Accepting Clients

My name is Allison (she/her), I am a traveling virtual therapist with a passion for listening to others stories. Availability next week!

Licensed Master of Social Work in Belmont, MI
Supervised by Katelyn Britenriker, LMSW, LCSW, LISW

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

If you are looking for supportive, collaborative therapy, I would be happy to connect with you. I work with adults from diverse backgrounds and welcome clients of all identities. I am LGBTQIA+ allied and strive to create an affirming, respectful space where you can show up as your full self. My work is grounded in an awareness of intersectionality, recognizing how identity, culture, and lived experience shape mental health, relationships, and the challenges people navigate in daily life.

My Background and Approach

In therapy, my goal is to help you make sense of your experiences, recognize patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and build practical skills that support a more fulfilling life. Using a client centered approach, we will explore your perspective, values, and goals while working collaboratively to support meaningful change. I integrate evidence based strategies with mindfulness practices to help increase awareness of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I also believe in paying attention to the physical impacts of stress and emotion, supporting clients in developing greater connection to their bodies and nervous systems. My approach is warm, curious, and practical, helping you develop tools that can support you both in and outside of the therapy space.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe therapy works best when it is grounded in authenticity, respect, and a genuine human connection. As someone who has navigated my own experiences with anxiety, I understand how overwhelming it can feel and how meaningful it is to develop tools that make daily life more manageable. Those experiences allow me to approach my work with empathy and humility. I value creating a space where clients feel seen, heard, and respected in all aspects of who they are. Inclusion is deeply important to me, and I strive to provide an environment that is welcoming and affirming of diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives. My hope is that therapy becomes a place where you can explore openly, build practical skills, and move toward a life that feels more balanced and aligned with who you are.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Other Techniques
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Relational Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Burnout
Other Issues
  • Family Conflict
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Women's Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $75 - 175/session

Info

Email Allison
P.O. Box 26
Belmont, MI 49306

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