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Alison Silcox

Alison Silcox, LPC

Therapist in Colorado

Compassionate counselor for everyday struggles

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13 years of experience listed

LPC professional credentials

English languages

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Self esteem support
  • Practical coping skills

About Alison

Alison Silcox is a licensed professional counselor in Colorado who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. She supports those facing life changes and compassion fatigue, and works with common concerns like motivation and confidence. Her approach is respectful and straightforward, aimed at helping people take the next step toward a more fulfilling life.

Alison keeps sessions practical and focused on what the client needs right now. She tailors conversations and plans to each person instead of using one-size-fits-all techniques. This means setting doable goals, trying strategies in session, and checking what helps between meetings.

She draws on several evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and mindfulness to build present-moment awareness. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas help people reconnect to their goals and notice small changes that add up.

With 13 years of experience, Alison aims to be calm and patient while offering clear feedback. She values sensitivity and tries to make room for hard emotions without rushing past them. Many clients find that working this way makes decisions and day-to-day coping feel more manageable.

Alison asks people to be active partners in their care. She helps design practical steps and adjusts them as needs change. If someone wants to start, she guides them through the next steps so therapy fits into their life.

How Alison’s approaches translate to online work

Alison commonly uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people spot patterns in thoughts and behaviors that keep them stuck. CBT-style exercises can include tracking thoughts, testing beliefs with small experiments, and building new routines to change how someone feels. Mindfulness Therapy is also part of her work and involves short attention practices and breathing techniques that help with anxiety and stress regulation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Alison will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try methods that seem likely to help, and adjust the plan based on what the person reports. She aims to make approach choices together rather than impose a single method.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow people to use short check-ins when a full session isn't feasible. It can also let someone practice skills between meetings in their regular environment. Check the session options during intake so scheduling aligns with day-to-day needs.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

Colorado

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Alison focus on?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, self esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include body image, attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and more.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Sessions are practical and tailored to the person. She uses clear conversation, goal-setting, and homework to help people test what works for them.

What kind of experience does she bring?

Alison has 13 years of professional experience working with the listed concerns. That background shapes a steady, patient approach to problem solving.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Colorado.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work together?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the scheduling process.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

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