
Allison Beer, MSW, LCSW
Allison is a licensed clinical social worker providing individual therapy to teens and adults.
Allison provides EMDR and Internal Family Systems therapy to individuals. Her approach is neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, as well as collaborative, down-to-earth and nonjudgmental. At the core of her work is a belief in the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship. Allison believes that meaningful growth and healing are rooted in connection—which is why building strong, trusting partnerships with her clients is central to her practice.
Background
Allison’s journey in mental health began in community mental health and hospital settings, where she supported individuals facing addiction, crisis situations, and systemic barriers. She spent years working in victim services, supporting sexual assault survivors, all of which deepened her understanding of trauma. Beyond her clinical experience, She has also lived in intentional communities all around the world centered on mindfulness and yoga—experiences that continue to inform her holistic, person-centered approach to therapy, emphasizing connection, resilience, and the mind-body relationship.
In her role as therapist, she focuses on helping clients reconnect with themselves, build resilience, and move toward healing.
Specialties
Allison loves to support individuals navigating:
- Anxiety & Depression
- PTSD
- Grief & Loss
- Challenging life transitions
- Relationship stressors
- Low self-esteem
- Struggles related to being neurodivergent (ADHD, Autistic, AuDHD, and more) in a world that caters itself to neurotypical minds
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
IFS is a research-backed therapy that helps you understand and heal all parts of yourself. We all have parts—some examples include inner critics, perfectionists, planners, strivers, and people-pleasers. Our parts aren’t bad; they’re simply trying to help or protect us, even if the impact of their behavior can be frustrating. Rather than pushing them away, IFS encourages us to get curious about our parts and our systems. As an IFS therapist, I help you build a deeper connection with these parts, cultivating healing, self-acceptance, and greater balance in your life.
Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
EMDR is an evidence-based, trauma-focused therapy that follows an eight-phase structured approach to help the brain process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity. EMDR supports the nervous system in integrating past experiences so they feel less overwhelming. This process fosters deep healing, resilience, and lasting relief from trauma, anxiety, and other emotional challenges, empowering you to move forward with greater ease and clarity. Learn more about EMDR in this video.
Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy
Neurodiversity-affirming therapy is about embracing and honoring neurodivergence (Including and not limited to Autism, ADHD, AuDHD, Dyslexia, etc) as a natural variation of human experience, not something to be fixed. It’s about accepting who you are, rather than trying to change you. In this approach, we focus on understanding and supporting you in navigating challenges, while valuing your unique strengths. The goal is to help you build confidence and self-compassion, so you can show up fully as yourself in a world that often misunderstands or marginalizes neurodivergent identities.