My name is Allyson, and I'm a psychotherapist, a researcher, and an advocate. I'm here to help you live and not just survive.

As a therapist, I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space for my clients. I blend my clinical experience with the latest research to help clients live the life that reflects them. I specialize in helping those who have experienced trauma specifically for young adults, first responders and couples. I am fully trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and use this in helping individuals process and overcome negative memories and experiences. I also have completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and use this in supporting couples to improve their relationship.

In my career as a therapist, I’ve supported children/teens and their families, as well as young adults through adults to work through their challenges and create patterns of relating that are most helpful for them. Before that, I worked in the legal industry both by helping families plan for and work through death of a loved one, as well as managing stress around financial uncertainty.

More professionally, I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT #136508) and Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC #12918) under the supervision of Elizabeth McGinnis, LPCC 8285. I received my Master’s from California Baptist University in Counseling Psychology and my Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology from Biola University.

If you’re ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, I’d love to support you along the way. Asking for help and putting in the work is HARD! Be gentle with yourself as you go about this! The good news, you won’t have to do it alone. Let’s shake off those unhelpful expectations of yourself/others and find what fits most for you so you can live a fulfilling, joy-filled, compassionate life!

I had the honor of being the first guest on EMPsychotherapy’s YouTube channel. Check out my conversation with Elizabeth McGinnis and learn a bit more about me here!

Kind Words

“I highly recommend Elizabeth. She is an extremely dedicated therapist with a wide variety of experience and tools. Her work with veterans and those dealing with trauma is especially impressive. Her level of commitment to growth and healing for her clients is hard to find.”
Dr. Thomas Lucking, PhD, LMFT
“I highly recommend Elizabeth. She is an extremely dedicated therapist with a wide variety of experience and tools. Her work with veterans and those dealing with trauma is especially impressive. Her level of commitment to growth and healing for her clients is hard to find.”
Ashley M.
“Elizabeth is an excellent clinician. She brings rigor and deep insight into her work with clients. Her style blends a concrete approach with compassion and humor. If you want a no non-sense pragmatic therapist who will offer you skills and tools, Elizabeth is your woman. I trust her implicitly with clients.”
Nina Keebler, LMFT, MA
“Elizabeth McGennis is a very passionate, genuine, well trained therapist . . . I have seen her devotion toward her work and clients. She goes out of her way to bring quality into her work. I highly recommend Elizabeth for anyone who is going through personal or relational issues. She has extraordinary quality to be a good listener and support.”
Naila Q.

Go deep in your inbox.

We all have moments when we just know. And then they fade away and get lost in the daily shuffle. These emails will help you regain your clarity and remember who you are and what you need to be successful.

FOLLOW @EMPSYCHOTHERAPY
Elizabeth McGinnis MA, LPCC

Serving Redwood City, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, the San Francisco and San Jose areas, and beyond.

© Elizabeth McGinnis, 2024. All rights reserved.

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor #8285

Privacy Policy  | Terms of use  |  Disclaimer