What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“First it was about ADHD and how to work with it and then I discovered the trauma I went through still had a huge effect on my life. With Alison‚Äôs help I am able to recognize things that I still having issues with.”
Less than 1 month ago
“First it was about ADHD and how to work with it and then I discovered the trauma I went through still had a huge effect on my life. With Alison‚Äôs help I am able to recognize things that I still having issues with.”
Less than 1 month ago
About Alison Bunasawa
Focus areas
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transition
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Learning Problems
Parenting Counseling
Behavioral Problems
Life Coaching
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Person-Centered
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Asian, White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Alison Bunasawa
Hi there, I'm Alison!
Welcome! I'm Alison, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Southern California. I have been in private practice for over 10 years, working with clients of all ages and levels of functioning. For me, therapy is a collaborative effort, which is why I pride myself on establishing a strong therapeutic relationship while meeting clients exactly where they're at. Using a Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) and client-centered approach along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we'll work as a team to make the therapy process as supportive and healing as possible.
My approach
My approach to therapy does not involve a one size fits all mentality. I incorporate various modalities tailored to fit each client's unique needs, including Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Behavioral Modification, and Family Systems.
My focus
I typically work with adolescents and adults but also specialize in children and families when seeing in-person clients in my practice. I most commonly treat those presenting with anxiety, depression, ADHD, major life transitions, postpartum challenges, parent/child or other relationship dynamics, boundaries, and self-advocacy.
My communication style
My communication style is calm and informal. I want all my clients to feel comfortable opening up and communicating their needs in session. I tend to confront life's challenges with a bit of humor and sarcasm while still addressing the tough stuff. This is a judgment-free zone!
My goals for you
I approach goal setting by meeting clients where they're at. This means going at your pace but also knowing when to push through avoidance to meet therapy goals. Building trust and rapport is paramount to collaboratively setting, tracking, and achieving your therapy goals.
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Popular visit reasons
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Intellectual Disability
Parenting Counseling
Peer Relationship Struggles
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Intellectual Disability
Parenting Counseling
Education and background
Practice names
NPI number
1487132783
Patient reviews
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First it was about ADHD and how to work with it and then I discovered the trauma I went through still had a huge effect on my life. With Alison’s help I am able to recognize things that I still having issues with.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
First it was about ADHD and how to work with it and then I discovered the trauma I went through still had a huge effect on my life. With Alison’s help I am able to recognize things that I still having issues with.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
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What practice does Alison Bunasawa work with?
Alison Bunasawa works with Rula Health - L.A. West.
What are common reasons for patients to see Alison Bunasawa?
Alison Bunasawa frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Alison Bunasawa on their profile.
What languages does Alison Bunasawa speak?
Alison Bunasawa speaks English.