Business Details
Licensed Psychologist Specializing in Teen & Women's Mental Health
As a licensed psychologist with over two decades of experience, I specialize in addressing the unique mental health needs of teens, young adults, families, and women. My practice integrates evidence-based therapeutic methods such as psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and dialectical behavioral therapy to create personalized treatment plans. I have dedicated my career to understanding and treating self-injurious behaviors, depression, anxiety, and life transitions, working closely with clients to foster resilience and self-awareness.My background includes clinical roles in schools, universities, and crisis hotlines, as well as volunteer work supporting military families. I prioritize collaborative, client-centered care, ensuring each individual feels heard and empowered throughout their therapeutic journey.
Services
Teen Therapy
Family Counseling
Self-Injury Treatment
Women's Mental Health
Anxiety Management
Depression Treatment
Trauma Therapy
Parent Support
Stress Management
Life Transitions Counseling
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of clinical experience in teen mental health.
- Our team specializes in treating self-injury and women's emotional well-being.
- We provide therapy tailored to individual needs with proven methodologies.
- Our founder trained with national experts in self-injury treatment.
- We prioritize collaborative care, integrating families and healthcare providers.
What people say
Life-changing support
Genuine understanding
Effective treatment
Compassionate care
Successful recovery
Services
Teen Therapy
Specialized therapy for teens addressing depression, anxiety, self-injury, and family conflicts. Our approach blends clinical expertise with teen-friendly communication to foster trust and growth. Sessions focus on building coping skills, improving self-esteem, and navigating life transitions.
Self-Injury Treatment
Comprehensive care for individuals overcoming cutting and self-injurious behaviors. Evidence-based interventions include DBT techniques, trauma-informed strategies, and personalized workbooks developed through clinical research. Treatment emphasizes safety planning and emotional regulation.
Women's Mental Health
Support for women navigating life transitions, perinatal mental health, and stress management. Services address infertility, menopause, relationship challenges, and career changes using psychotherapy and psychoeducational approaches tailored to individual needs.
Family Counseling
Collaborative sessions to improve communication and resolve conflicts within families. Focus areas include parent-child relationships, crisis intervention, and supporting teens through emotional challenges while fostering family cohesion.
Anxiety Management
Targeted therapy for anxiety disorders using cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices. Treatment plans address generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and panic disorders while emphasizing practical coping mechanisms and long-term resilience.
People
Dr. Allison Kress
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Kress is a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience in teen mental health and self-injury treatment. She holds a Doctor of Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University and has served as a board member of the Bainbridge Island Psychotherapy Guild since 2015.
Questions
What mental health services do you specialize in?
We specialize in teen therapy, self-injury treatment, women's mental health, family counseling, and anxiety/depression management.
Do you work with adolescents exclusively?
While our focus is on teens and young adults, we also provide therapy for women and family systems supporting individuals in crisis.
How do you approach self-injury recovery?
Our method combines DBT skills, trauma-informed care, and personalized workbooks developed through clinical research to address root causes and build coping strategies.
Can family members participate in therapy?
Yes, we incorporate family involvement when appropriate, offering guidance to parents and facilitating communication to support client progress.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We utilize psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral, humanistic, and existential therapies tailored to each client's unique needs.
