About Alyson
Alyson Marx uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and mood concerns. She is identified as a CA Psychologist 33245 and works from California. Her approach aims to make therapy approachable and straightforward for worried parents and their loved ones.
Alyson draws on five years of clinical experience to address low self-esteem, depression, ADHD-related struggles, panic, and post-traumatic stress. She also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care matters, attachment concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and mood dysregulation.
How Alyson works
Sessions focus on clear steps that people can try between meetings. She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through. Conversations are practical and paced to each person's needs.
The goal is to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning. Therapy can include strategies for improving concentration, managing impulsivity, and reducing panic attacks. Alyson pays attention to how past experiences, including sexual assault or abuse, can affect current behavior and mood.
She helps people build coping skills and rehearse new ways of responding. People meet with her through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. The process begins by selecting the Start Therapy button, filling out a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
Sessions are provided in English and follow a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What Alyson works with
The areas below are the ones Alyson selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family problems
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
Training and background
| Register | CA Psychologist |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
How evidence-based techniques work online
Alyson uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach involves skill-building exercises to reduce anxiety and panic; sessions teach breathing, grounding, and stepwise exposure to feared situations so clients can practice between meetings. Another approach emphasizes improving mood and self-esteem through behavioral activation and skill rehearsal, which helps people increase rewarding activities and challenge negative thinking patterns.Finding the right approach is part of ongoing work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try techniques that fit their needs and preferences. If an approach doesn’t feel helpful, adjustments are made together to find a better fit.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people use visual cues and screen sharing for worksheets or exercises. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter voice-only check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit short check-ins into a busy day or to use written notes to track progress. These options increase flexibility and help people access therapy in ways that match their daily routines and comfort.
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