- Grief and loss
- Self esteem work
- Blended family issues
About Alison
Alison Marrelli is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Utah with 12 years of experience. She focuses on grief, self-esteem, motivation, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, among other concerns. Alison speaks English and works with adults seeking practical help for strain and transition.
She frames the client as the expert on their own life and builds on existing strengths. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. Alison listens to what is happening now and helps people find steps they can try between meetings.
Alison uses evidence-informed therapeutic techniques to address anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and adjustment after loss. She supports people unpacking loyalty conflicts, blended family tensions, or shifting roles after a separation. Practical skills for managing stress and attention concerns are part of her work.
Her background is in community and clinical social work in Utah settings. The LCSW credential indicates clinical social work licensure in Utah. Her approach draws on common, research-based methods to reduce symptoms and improve coping over time.
For people worried about scheduling or cost, sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and costs vary by location. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Approaches and how online sessions support practical change
Alison draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize skills and problem solving. One common approach focuses on building coping strategies for stress and anxiety, teaching straightforward tools to manage strong feelings and daily demands. Another approach concentrates on working through grief and loss by helping people make sense of changes and plan small, manageable actions to move forward.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That gives clients a chance to try tools, report back, and adjust the plan together rather than committing to a single path from the start.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people participate from different locations within the therapist's practice area, which can help keep continuity when schedules or life circumstances change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to blended households?
She lists blended family issues among her focus areas and helps people with role changes, loyalty conflicts, and merging routines.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and strengths-based, focusing on clear steps and skills people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working in clinical and community social work settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Utah and practices with that credential.
What languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location.
How do I start a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.