Allison Van Da Griff , LPC

Allison Van Da Griff is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship and intimacy challenges, low motivation, self-esteem concerns, and confidence-building. Her practice also addresses trauma, grief, family dynamics, eating and body image concerns, parenting struggles, and compassion fatigue, among other life changes.

Allison approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, believing that each person is the expert of their own story and brings resources that can support healing and growth. She partners with clients to identify goals, explore patterns, and build practical skills that fit their everyday lives. Taking the first step toward greater well-being often requires courage, and Allison aims to provide steady, nonjudgmental support throughout that process.

As an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - she integrates evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to individual needs, helping people move toward more fulfilling relationships, improved coping, and a stronger sense of self.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Relationship and Mood Work

Allison draws from Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as core approaches in her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and collaboration so clients can explore their values and strengths at their own pace - it helps with self-esteem, life transitions, and building self-trust. CBT offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress.

For clients working on relationship or intimacy concerns, Allison also incorporates elements of the Gottman Method, which emphasizes communication skills, repair strategies, and ways to strengthen emotional connection. Throughout care she works collaboratively with clients to determine which combination of approaches best matches their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adapting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility needs. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, access support from home, and try different formats to find what fits best for each person’s schedule and comfort.