Alison Huang, LCPC, DC | Psychotherapist

About Alison Huang

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Depression

Relationship Counseling

Anger Management

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Stress

Anxiety

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Coaching

Attachment-based

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Compassion Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Buddhist

Ethnicity

Asian

Languages spoken

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Getting to know Alison Huang

Alison is the Clinical Director and founder of Grow Your Mind Psychotherapy. She is a licensed psychotherapist, supervisor, and workshop facilitator, known for her warm, interactive, and empowering approach to mental health. Alison specializes in working with highly sensitive people (HSP), high-stress professionals, and BIPOC clients. She brings a culturally informed, person-centered perspective to her work, creating safe and affirming spaces for healing and growth. Her therapeutic style is holistic and adaptive, drawing from Somatic Experiencing, CBT, mindfulness, and Ericksonian hypnosis. Grounded in both Eastern and Western traditions, Alison travels annually to Taiwan to facilitate workshops on stress management, communication, and healthy relationships. She is deeply passionate about human behavior and particularly enjoys supporting clients from diverse backgrounds. Alison’s mission is to help people move toward greater authenticity, balance, and self-compassion—unlocking the inner wisdom and potential we all possess.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I take an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from modalities such as CBT, Somatic Experiencing, and Expressive Arts Therapy, among others. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, I tailor therapy to each client's unique needs, goals, and experiences. My style is relational, compassionate, experiential, and genuine. I believe that healing happens within a safe and authentic therapeutic relationship, so I strive to create a space where you feel seen, understood, and comfortable being yourself. While we may explore difficult emotions and challenges, I bring humor in the therapy room when appropriate, as it can bring perspective, connection, and moments of relief. Sessions are typically conversational rather than overly clinical. I intentionally avoid excessive jargon so that our work feels accessible, engaging, and grounded in your lived experience. Beyond simply talking about problems, I aim to help you connect more deeply with your emotions, body, and inner wisdom. Through experiential work, we can access deeper patterns and processes that support meaningful and lasting change.

In-network insurances

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Marriage Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Anxiety

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Marriage Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Grow Your Mind Psychotherapy

Education and training

Johns Hopkins University, PhD in Mental Health Counseling
Stanford University, Compassion Cultivation Training
The Bowen Center, Bowen Family Systems Theory and its Applications
Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute, Somatic Experiencing Professional Training
Omega Institute Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
American Hypnosis Training Academy, Ericksonian Hypnosis and Brief Psychotherapy

NPI number

1437596731

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What practice does Alison Huang work with?

Alison Huang works with Grow Your Mind Psychotherapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Alison Huang?

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