Allison Clay, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.83

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

4.40

“I really enjoy my sessions with Allison. She is a very warm person and makes me feel comfortable to talk about how I am feeling and what I'm going through. She helps me see things differently, celebrates wins, and encourages me to challenge myself.”

More than 1 year ago

“My therapist is the best, she is incredibly supportive, helpful and intelligent. I would definitely highly recommend Ms Clay to anyone who needs an awesome therapist!”

More than 1 year ago

About Allison Clay

Focus areas

Anxiety

Mood Disorders

Stress Management

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Allison Clay

Hi There, After receiving my BA in Psychology from California State University, Northridge, and my MA in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, I found my calling in supporting and assisting adolescents and their parents with navigating educational, emotional, and mental health needs on middle and high school campuses. I quickly recognized my true joy and passion advocating for the social and emotional wellness of students and decided to broaden my scope of practice to working with students and clients of all ages and backgrounds. Ever since, I have enjoyed taking what I have learned from these experiences and applying it to specializing in working with diverse populations to decrease impairing symptoms of anxiety and mood disorders, improving daily functioning and quality of life. One of the most significant lessons I have learned is how to develop a uniquely personable Cognitive Behavioral Therapeutic style. I like to collaborate with my clients to help them create a greater sense of confidence in their own abilities and gain a better understanding of the problem and a treatment strategy. I believe in an interactive, client/person-centered approach to therapy and enjoy playing a supportive role in helping clients, interns, and trainees develop skills whereby they can change their own thinking and problematic emotions and behaviors. I value unconditionally welcoming and accepting diverse clientele and believe in fostering an environment of empathy and compassion to create a safe and trustworthy space. I place importance on meeting clients at their level of comfort and patiently guiding them through positive change toward positive results. For the past few decades of working with individual clients, couples, and families, I have held these principles at the center of my practice and consider them the foundation of therapeutic success! I recognize that it can be difficult to put daily expectations and demands aside and make self-care a priority.

What should a new client know about working with you?

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Allison values unconditionally welcoming and accepting diverse clientele. She believes in fostering an environment of empathy and compassion to create a safe space they can trust. Allison places importance on meeting clients at their level of comfort and patiently guiding them through positive change toward positive results. For the past few decades of working with individual clients, couples and families, Allison has held these principles at the center of her practice and considers them the foundation of therapeutic success! ?

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Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.

Popular visit reasons

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Mood Swings

Parenting Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Mood Swings

Parenting Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Grow Therapy

Education and training

Pepperdine University, Master's in Clinical Psychology
California State University, Northridge (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1427335983

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

4.83

Wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

4.40

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Allison has helped me see some things that I wouldn't have seen for myself. VERY easy to talk toand very personable.