
Michigan
Allison Vial, LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker
The decision to start therapy can be both exciting and daunting. It takes courage to be vulnerable with another person. I believe it is ultimately through our relationships (with a therapist, family members, friends, and most importantly, ourselves) that we find healing. Therefore, I strive to create a safe, accepting, supportive, and trusting environment where we work together as collaborators. We will focus on gaining insight into your emotions, identifying and changing patterns, and building upon your innate strengths to reach your current goals.
My approach to therapy is gentle, authentic, compassionate, and down to earth. I know that no one approach works for everyone. I provide therapy that is client-centered and trauma informed.
I graduated from the University of Michigan’s School of Social Work with a focus on interpersonal practice with children and youth. For the past 10 years I have worked in community mental health providing therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults. I have enjoyed helping clients with anxiety, depression, a history of trauma, difficulties with interpersonal relationships, as well as those struggling in school.
I work with
Accepted insurances
- 6 Degrees
- 90 Degree Benefits
- Aegis LLC
- Aetna/ First Health
- Aetna
- Aetna Affordable Health Choices/ Aetna Voluntary
- Aetna EAP
- Allstate Benefits (through Allied Benefit Systems)
- American Continental (Aetna Senior Supplemental)
- Assured Benefit Administrators
- Boon-Chapman Administrators/ Wellnet Healthcare
- Christian Brothers Services
I specialize in
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Mood Disorder
- Self Esteem
- School or College Stress
- Self-Harm (Cutting, etc.)
- Social Anxiety
- Stress
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- General Behavioral Issues
- Parenting
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Treatment approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
Education
Master of Social Work
University of Michigan’s School of Social WorkGraduated 2013