About Alyson Pena
Focus areas
Anxiety
Codependency
Life Transition
Behavioral Problems
Depression
Relationship Struggles
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Life Coaching
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Couples
Adults (25-64)
Families
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Dialectical (DBT)
Coaching
Family Systems
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Gottman Method
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Alyson Pena
Hi there, I'm Alyson!
My name is Alyson Pena, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the state of California. I hold a Master's degree in Counseling from Walden University and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Central Missouri. I am deeply passionate about guiding couples to create healthy, connected, and fulfilling relationships utilizing Relational Life Therapy (RLT) and Gottman methods. I help couples who are stuck in repeated patterns of hurting each other, feel alone in their marriage, and simply want to feel desired again.
My approach
I utilize Relational Life Therapy (RLT) and Gottman methods to lead couples to change. These approaches help decrease conflicting verbal communication that is triggering, establish boundaries and healthy interaction, and increase intimacy and love between couples.
My focus
I work with couples experiencing communication issues, disconnection, betrayal, isolation, and unhealthy coping mechanisms. The couples I see are struggling to get through the day with their partner, don't know what to say or do, and are experiencing hopelessness.
My communication style
I am warm, empathetic, and curious. I create a safe space for couples to explore what is not working in their relationship and encourage steps toward intimacy and growth. I provide suggestions, tools, and action items to complete outside of therapy. I am an active listener and not afraid to offer gentle confrontation when necessary.
My journey to therapy
In working with couples, I am drawn to the unhealed and acknowledge wounds that maintain disconnection, hurt, and loneliness between partners. In 2017, I had an “aha” moment and realized that the “dyad” of two people contributes to more change and growth than someone alone in therapy. A significant relationship and who you choose to spend your life with is the most important decision you can make.
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Popular visit reasons
Addiction Follow Up
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Parenting Counseling
Peer Relationship Struggles
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Addiction Follow Up
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Parenting Counseling
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Walden University, Master's in Counseling
- University of Central Missouri (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1164845319
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What practice does Alyson Pena work with?
Alyson Pena works with Rula Health - L.A. East.
What are common reasons for patients to see Alyson Pena?
Alyson Pena frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Alyson Pena on their profile.
What languages does Alyson Pena speak?
Alyson Pena speaks English.