Alison Peterson , LPC

Alison Peterson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma with six years of clinical experience and a primary focus on trauma-related care. She helps people navigate stress, anxiety, and depression while addressing challenges related to LGBTQ+ identity, family conflict, and many forms of abuse including domestic violence, sexual assault, religious trauma, injury or illness related trauma, and financial abuse.

She also supports clients coping with grief and loss of various kinds and has worked with people from a range of ethnic and religious backgrounds. Alison emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly and where clients can feel heard and respected.

Recognizing that beginning therapy can require courage, Alison aims to make the intake process approachable and affirming. Her practice focuses on practical coping strategies and trauma-informed support while honoring each person’s experience and pace of healing.

Online Approaches for Trauma-Informed Care and Everyday Challenges

Alison brings together client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to support people facing trauma, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening with empathy and helping clients explore their values and goals at their own pace, which can be especially helpful for those recovering from loss or relational wounds. CBT offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, making it useful for managing anxiety, panic, and mood concerns.

Alison also incorporates trauma-focused techniques when needed, concentrating on safety, stabilization, and strategies to process traumatic experiences in a way that respects each person’s readiness. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - Alison works with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses.

Online sessions provide flexibility for people balancing work, family, or health needs. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can access consistent therapeutic support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, making it easier to maintain regular appointments and integrate tools learned in therapy into daily life.