Allison Gilbert, LMFT

Allison is just the greatest. I’ve seen many therapists over the years, and Allison is clearly the best, at least for me. She is so easy to talk to, and is very skilled at gently identifying and diffusing ways of thinking that have been holding me back. In a lot of ways I feel like I was only living half a life before I started seeing her. For the first time in my life I feel comfortable with who I am, and confident in my abilities to meet the challenges thrown at me. Of course, she has been absolutely essential in helping me navigate all the changes having my daughter has brought about. I really appreciate that she does video sessions through
. It’s so convenient for times when I can’t get to her office. I feel very grateful for Allison. I am a better parent, and a better person, because of her.

I tried a couple different therapists before finding Allison and couldn’t be happier. The ability to see her remotely using
(which is a secure site, unlike Skype) allows me to see her despite not living close to her office. I also don’t need to spend time driving, which is wonderful with young kids since my time is already limited.
Allison is great at showing empathy and helping you to not beat yourself up over things you can’t control. Seeing the big picture as well as finding everyday, practical solutions are both things in which she excels. For mothers out there dealing with the stresses and frustrations of raising children and juggling the various responsibilities you might have, she’s «been there done that» and can relate as well as offer real help. She is a great therapist and I’m glad I found her!

Breakthrough is a professional website that is easy to use and provides a level of confidentiality that sites like Skype don’t offer. Furthermore, I’ve only had good experiences working with Allison. She brings valuable experience, compassion, humor and an adeptness for helping clients strategize and move through challenging issues.

Allison is a wonderful therapist! She is everything a therapist should be — compassionate, a good listener, kind, thoughtful, and full of wisdom. Allison’s approach is the perfect balance of listening and providing compassion and empathy, with also providing feedback and constructive advice to help guide you through the challenges of life.
Personally, I especially appreciate her approach to addressing childhood traumas and challenges, which does not just involve just dwelling in the past. She helps you to become aware of and acknowledge how these issues have affected you, your decisions, thought patterns and life path, but then guides you in developing new, healthy patterns of being. She provides constructive, hands-​on tools and mentorship in understanding your feelings and behaviors, and how to change them for the better.
Not unlike many who seek out therapists, I have had many challenges in life. I truly can’t imagine having dealt with these challenges as well as I have been able to without Allison’s support and care. I credit her with helping me develop the resiliency and strength to look honestly at myself, learn from my mistakes, and to better my life. She is truly amazing and the best therapist I have ever had.
In addition to her wonderful skills as a therapist, she is very easy to work with on logistics. She is flexible on scheduling, always quick to respond to communications, and has been accessible when I’ve needed her assistance on short notice. I recommend her wholeheartedly!

I have been seeing licensed counselors for most of my adult life, as I am an advocate of mental health tune-​ups. I have been seeing Allison for over four years, when I first started I was seeing her weekly and have now moved to every two weeks. She likes to use modern technology which is great for us busy people. She uses
services which is HIPAA compliant; so I can send her electronic messages as well as schedule/​cancel appointments without having to play phone tag. So nice! Also, she uses an electronic debit service so that I can process my co-​pays in those cases where I don’t have cash and on the flip side she doesn’t have to deposit checks.
As a therapist, she is extremely effective and provides constructive feedback pushing me to think through my emotional/​psychological barriers. Also, Allison has a unique counseling philosophy where she blends cognitive, behavioral and spiritual. It continues to be the best fit for me and my strong spiritual beliefs. I also love how she maintains her space. She makes it very cozy, warm and inviting. She many times likes to burn aromatherapy oils which calms my mind down and actually helps for me to be more open.

Allison Gilbert is absolutely lovely! She is always available and very flexible with her schedule. When I am unable to make it to an appointment at her office, she connects with me remotely via breakthrough where we can chat face to face over the computer. I have been seeing Allison for over a year now and she has helped me navigate through so many trying obstacles in my life. I find Allison to be intuitive, logical, and very professional. Her approach to therapy is very caring and thoughtful. She listens well, but she also adds insight and clarity to the topics discussed. I will not stop seeing her any time soon, as she is like medicine to my emotional health!