Alison ChrunLMFT

Alison Chrun is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting struggles, relationship concerns, and fertility or pregnancy-related challenges. She is experienced supporting those coping with trauma, addiction, grief, postpartum depression, and questions about sexuality and self-worth. Her tone is warm and straightforward, aimed at people who need practical help and steadier days.

Alison uses a mix of approaches to meet individual needs. She blends cognitive behavioral techniques with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to shift unhelpful thinking and build values-based action. Mindfulness practices and client-centered conversation are woven into sessions to increase self-awareness and emotional regulation.

Her style is empathetic and paced to each person. She meets clients where they are, encourages realistic steps, and balances support with gentle challenge toward goals. Many clients find this combination helps with day-to-day coping and with clearer decisions about relationships, parenting, or major life changes.

Alison has eight years of clinical experience as an LMFT in California. She communicates through message boards with typically timely replies and sometimes moves into live exchanges when helpful. If you prefer quicker scheduling, she asks that you note that on initial contact so she can try to accommodate earlier appointments.

To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule according to availability. The process is collaborative, with Alison helping to shape a plan that fits each person’s goals and rhythms.

How her approaches fit into online therapy

Alison combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with mindfulness and client-centered conversation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking action even when difficult feelings are present, which can help with stress, parenting, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change patterns that contribute to anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness practices support both approaches by building awareness of thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Alison will listen to your goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit your situation. The plan can shift over time as needs change, and she aims to make therapy collaborative and goal-oriented.

The biography notes text board communication, live chats, video sessions, and live phone sessions as parts of her practice. If you need confirmation of the exact session formats and scheduling options, please check current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy routines, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose whether to use video or phone for a given session based on what works best that day.