Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Alison Siepker, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C006689
- NPI
- 1831420546
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
These details come from information Alison supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- ACT
- CBT
- Motivational interviewing
About Alison
Alison Siepker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 15 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. She also supports those facing compassion fatigue, addiction concerns, grief, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem struggles.
Alison uses straightforward conversation to clarify problems and set realistic goals. She adapts counseling to each person's situation and preferences rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. Sessions focus on practical strategies people can use between meetings as well as on patterns that keep problems stuck.
Her work draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and on acceptance and commitment ideas to help people act in line with their values. She also uses client-centered principles to follow what matters most to the person in the room. Motivational interviewing supports people who are unsure about change or who want help shifting habits.
Alison has experience with issues that tie into relationships and family history, such as divorce and adoption and foster care concerns, and she addresses communication problems and forgiveness as part of healing. She has also worked with first responder issues and with people affected by HIV/AIDS.
Practical matters like career stress, life purpose, and managing isolation or loneliness are included in sessions when they come up. People who are considering therapy are invited to look at online therapy options and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How Alison’s approaches translate to online work
Alison often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her sessions. ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which can be useful for anxiety, grief, and life changes. CBT focuses on identifying thinking patterns and practicing new skills to reduce symptoms like worry, low mood, or sleep disruption.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alison will talk with each person about goals and preferences and will adjust methods so they fit the problem and daily routine. That collaborative process helps decide which techniques to emphasize and when to try different strategies.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they can fit appointments around work, reduce travel time, or use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Discussing practical needs during the first meeting helps make sessions useful and realistic for everyday life.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, life changes, compassion fatigue, addictions, grief, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses practical talk and goal-setting, combining client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based methods to find what helps in daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including first responder issues and compassion fatigue.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers