Alison Prevost

Finding balance, creating meaning, and taking authorship of our life stories are the guiding principles of my approach therapy. Whatever external and internal pressures we face, I am a strong believer in each person’s capacity to adapt, grow, and find purpose. With an optimistic and collaborative approach, I seek to provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space for people to explore values, identify and change unhelpful patterns, and practice being more of who they want to be in the world. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life and with diverse backgrounds to address issues of depression, anxiety/stress, ADHD, trauma, relationship struggles, and adjustment to life changes. I have particular interest in late teen/young adult development, trauma recovery and growth, and supporting those who work in other “helping” professions (healthcare, childcare, education, etc). I am honored and humbled by the opportunity to share in each person’s journey, providing encouragement, asking questions, and helping them identify and connect with what adds value/meaning to their lives. I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2011 after attaining undergraduate (BA, Furman University) and graduate (MTS, Boston University) degrees in religion and social ethics. My clinical approach is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, utilizing tools from other frameworks, such as Compassion-Focused Therapy, DBT, and Internal Family Systems, to best support each person’s journey. I strive to honor each person’s unique context, acknowledging the complicated historical, familial, cultural, and social factors that contribute to the challenges they face. ​