Alyson Storey

Alyson Storey is a licensed clinical professional counselor who brings 20 years of experience to her practice. She focuses on issues that often affect women, including relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, aimed at helping people feel less stuck and more able to manage day-to-day stresses.

Alyson listens closely and helps clients name what matters most to them. She uses reflection and gentle guidance to help people see new options and make changes that fit their life. Sessions focus on clear steps and concrete goals rather than on jargon or complicated techniques.

She pays special attention to attachment and communication patterns that shape relationships. That attention can help when dealing with control issues, divorce and separation, or trouble forgiving oneself or others. Alyson also supports people working through isolation, social anxiety, and mood concerns.

Her work often covers practical concerns like money stress, life purpose, and midlife transitions. She helps clients set achievable goals and track progress over time. The tone in sessions is collaborative and respectful, with an emphasis on building trust and real-world coping skills.

Alyson practices in Illinois as an LCPC, and she offers services in English. If you want to start, use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule with her according to availability.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Alyson works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing patterns in relationships and managing responses to stress. One common approach centers on looking at attachment and communication patterns to improve how people relate to others; it helps with trust issues, conflict, and feeling more connected. Another approach emphasizes practical skills for coping with anxiety, mood shifts, and past trauma by teaching concrete strategies for managing emotions and reducing overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Alyson discusses goals and preferences with each person and helps decide which techniques make sense. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs evolve over time.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the therapist's session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce time spent traveling, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to maintain continuity of care when life schedules shift. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, communication skills practice, and goal tracking to remote sessions, helping clients make steady progress without needing to attend in-person appointments.