Alison Sharp

My communication style

I aim to communicate openly and directly, with special care not to be blunt or abrupt. I may challenge your pre-held beliefs or encourage you to challenge them, but I will always respect your perspective and validate where they came from. I pride myself on having an easy-going demeanor and relaxed conversational tone.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was drawn by compassion to help underserved people with AIDS and their families. I volunteered and then worked in medical social work, including AIDS services, hospice care, and with the elderly. Later, my interests led me to work with foster children, pediatric mental illness, and substance abuse treatment.

My goals for you

I complete a full intake assessment that allows you to share your background and life experiences, including upbringing, relationships, and psychiatric history. From that interview, I formulate a working diagnosis to help you understand what brought you to therapy. I then create a treatment plan highlighting goals and meeting frequency.

Our first session

We will establish rapport first, allowing you to share your story. I will evaluate whether I have the skill set to meet your needs and ensure it is safe to conduct therapy in a virtual setting. Once we have agreed to move forward, we will further delve into your psychosocial history as indicated above.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Interfaith