What we have experienced to be true in helping individuals is that there is not one single therapeutic model that is followed for all people. Just as each of our fingerprints are different, so are our experiences, personalities, needs and struggles. The benefit of being an experienced therapist, (but not trapped in old school), is that Alanna can gleam wisdom from the variety of old and new therapeutic practice models, incorporating whatever is needed to address a specific situation or circumstance. Developing a positive relationship with her clients, hearing where they are and where they come from, and learning what they want to have or to be, equips her with what she needs to design a personal treatment plan that integrates the best of the best for them – for you!

Alanna’s MA in professional counseling taught and practiced conventional models of psychoanalysis, CBT, person-centered, therapy, Adlerian, etc. Additional trainings developed skills in Solution Focused therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Rational Emotive Therapy, and others that are very specific to children and families. The attained full course certification trainings in EMDR, Reiki and Heart Centered Hypnotherapy complete the toolbox of excellence in resources.

The mosaic of training and experience that has developed creates an “artist’s eye” in Alanna for what is needed and desired along with Wisdom and that inner knowing or intuitive intelligence that can help speak into the complex situations. While no one would dare claim they would or could know what everyone or anyone needs, especially given the infinite people and situations, there is something to be said for experience and understanding.

“Alanna helped me process the grief due to the loss of my parents. I don’t know what I would have done without her. She is compassionate, wise and a wonderful support.” – Anne C.