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CA Psychologist 33245

Alyson Marx, CA Psychologist 33245

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Alyson

Alyson Marx is a licensed California psychologist (CA Psychologist 33245) who brings five years of clinical experience to her practice. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and ADHD while addressing trauma, self-esteem, and concentration concerns.

Background and approach

Her work also includes supporting individuals facing panic, mood disorders, and the effects of sexual assault and abuse. Alyson concentrates on creating a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and emotions and build practical coping strategies.

She has additional experience with adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, impulsivity, intellectual disability, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and gradual skill building to help clients improve motivation, confidence, and daily functioning.

Based in California, Alyson offers multiple online session formats to fit different needs and schedules. She encourages those taking initial steps toward therapy and aims to make the process as accessible and supportive as possible for people ready to address mental health, attention, and emotional challenges.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Many licensed professionals use evidence-based techniques to target symptoms of anxiety, depression, and attention difficulties. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; they teach concrete skills for managing stress, improving concentration, and reducing panic symptoms. Trauma-informed methods help people process distressing experiences at a pace that feels manageable and build safety and coping strategies to address post-traumatic stress and abuse-related symptoms.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each client to evaluate what methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

Online therapy offers practical benefits through multiple formats: video calls for face-to-face interaction, phone sessions for convenience, and live chat or text-based messaging for more frequent check-ins or those who prefer written communication. These options can make it easier to maintain consistency, fit sessions into a busy schedule, and access care from different locations while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Alyson commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and related issues such as panic and mood disorders.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Alyson emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that helps clients explore feelings and develop practical coping strategies tailored to their needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience providing psychological care and support to people with a range of mental health and attention-related concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in California as CA Psychologist 33245 and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Clients can meet with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family problemsImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English