LPC

Allison Bratton, LPC

Experience12 years
LocationOregon
Focus areasADHD, Addictions, and Relationship
Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy

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About Allison

Allison Bratton is a licensed professional counselor in Oregon who works with adults facing a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges.

Background and approach

She supports people dealing with addiction, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety and stress, and life transitions. Allison also addresses issues like ADHD, grief, sleep disruption, parenting struggles, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and coaching needs.

Her practice blends practical, evidence-based methods with an attuned, client-centered stance. She draws from cognitive behavioral strategies to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and uses acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and build meaningful action.

Attachment-informed perspectives and skills from dialectical behavior therapy further guide work on relationships, emotional regulation, and coping during difficult moments. Allison brings 12 years of clinical experience as an LPC (OR LPC C6410) and offers sessions through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Prospective clients in Oregon can begin by using the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Allison commonly integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-based ideas into her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and replacing them with more helpful strategies, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, and many behavioral concerns. Attachment-based work explores how early and current relational patterns shape emotions and responses, helping clients improve connections and address family of origin or relationship issues.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to clarify goals, assess what feels most relevant, and adjust methods over time so therapy aligns with each person’s needs and preferences. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment stays practical and personally meaningful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varying schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, maintain continuity during life changes, and access regular support without travel. Overall, licensed professionals can use these tools to deliver focused skills work, values-driven planning, and relational insight in ways that fit a client’s life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Allison address?

She works with a broad set of concerns including addictions, relationship and family conflicts, trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, grief, sleep problems, parenting stress, and career or self-esteem issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

The approach combines client-centered listening with structured techniques from CBT, ACT, DBT, and attachment-informed work to help clients build skills and pursue valued goals.

What is her clinical experience?

Allison has practiced for 12 years, applying a mix of evidence-based therapies to support people through life transitions, trauma recovery, and behavioral change.

What credentials and location apply to this clinician?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the designation OR LPC C6410 and practices in Oregon.

Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Appointments are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Coping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety GriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issues Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCodependencyControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Oregon

Languages

English