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Alison Hite

Alison Hite

LMSW

Michigan

Skilled, practical support for change

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At a glance

Credentials
LMSW
License
LMSW, Michigan / 6801091276
Experience
14 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan

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    • Motivational interviewing
    • Client-centered care
    • Practical coping skills

    About Alison

    Alison Hite is a licensed social worker (LMSW) in Michigan who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. She uses a warm, client-centered style to create a supportive space where people can talk through what matters most to them. Alison draws on 14 years of experience working with mental health and substance use concerns.

    She combines straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people notice thoughts without being driven by them. Motivational Interviewing is part of her approach for people who want to find their own reasons to change. Alison also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and client-centered techniques to make sessions collaborative and practical.

    Sessions focus on real-world problems like parenting strain, relationship communication, impulsivity, and managing mood swings. She helps people build concrete coping skills for panic, seasonal mood changes, and grief. For clients dealing with addiction or substance use she works to identify goals and small steps toward them.

    Alison adapts plans to each person’s situation and priorities. She pays attention to how family of origin issues, money worries, or isolation affect daily life and decision making. Her style emphasizes clear steps and ongoing review so progress is easy to see.

    People can expect direct conversation, collaborative planning, and practical strategies. Alison aims to help clients find manageable changes that fit into busy lives.

  2. How Alison’s approaches translate to online therapy

    Alison uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change by listening closely and asking open questions. This approach can be helpful for challenges like addiction, ambivalence about parenting changes, or making lifestyle shifts. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on noticing thoughts and values-based action so people can move toward what matters even when feelings are difficult.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alison helps clients decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts plans as needs change. The decision is collaborative and based on the person’s priorities, not on one fixed method.

    If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session formats before booking since session types are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. It can also let people focus on specific skills like managing panic attacks or practicing communication techniques in the moment. Licensed professionals can adapt Motivational Interviewing and ACT exercises to remote sessions so therapy stays practical and goal oriented.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemDepressionADHD

    Also works with

    AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Autism and Asperger SyndromeCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    14+ years

    Listed in

    Michigan

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Alison address?

    She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and problems with mood or impulse control. Other focus areas include parenting strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and social anxiety.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is warm and client-centered, with an emphasis on collaboration. She mixes practical skill-building with Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change.

    How much experience does she have?

    Alison has 14 years of experience working with mental health and substance use concerns. She has supported people with ADHD, autism, and a range of mood disorders during that time.

    Where is Alison licensed and based?

    She is a licensed social worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan. Sessions and services are provided from that regional base.

    Which languages are supported?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can she work with international clients?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How is cost handled for sessions?

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

    How do I begin sessions with Alison?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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