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MA, LMFT Alison Chrun

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Alison Chrun is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

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Licensing: MA, LMFT Years in Practice: 8 State: California

Hello, my name is Alison Chrun, MA, LMFT. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based out of California. I enjoy helping clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, coping with addiction, stress and career challenges. I also help individuals who have suffered from trauma and emotional abuse.

My therapeutic style is warm and understanding. I believe in meeting my clients where they're at and allowing them to move at their own pace while simultaneously challenging them to work towards their treatment goals. My approach combines solution-focus, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic counseling and a heavy focus on mindfulness. I believe in molding every therapeutic approach to the needs of each specific client.

My availability on the text boards is sporadic. You will hear back from me generally within 24 hours unless I am scheduled to be on leave, which you will know about ahead of time. I do become more active on the text boards in the evening time and can engage in a back and forth text exchange at times.

I offer Live Chats, Video Sessions and Live Phone Sessions. If you are in need of an appointment sooner than my availability, please feel free to mention it to me on the boards and I can attempt to fit you in.

Reaching out for support is the first step in healing and also one of the hardest. This process can feel overwhelming and difficult. I am happy to walk this path of healing with you and look forward to speaking with you soon.

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Ranging from $60 to $90 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

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Issues
Stress Anxiety Addictions Family conflicts Self esteem Depression LGBT Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue
Languages Spoken
English

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Professional, confidential, and judgment-free

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Reviews for Alison Chrun

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(17 reviews)
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Working with Alison has been such a blessing! I feel very heard and understood, I feel very well matched. She has been able to get to some core issues quickly and I’ve already noticed a positive shift in my day to day because of her insights, guidance, and homework. It feels really easy to talk to Alison and I appreciate being able to be fully honest and myself, I wish I had found this sooner. I really appreciate Alison, she has made a positive impact in my life in just a few sessions already.

M.I.·Jun 29, 2022

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Life changing therapy.

C.O.·Apr 27, 2022

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Super grateful to have found Allison and better help! She has been incredibly supportive and easily accessible when I needed her which is not in a stereo typical once a week type fashion or any of the therapy I was used to.

C.O.·Feb 24, 2022

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Can't say enough about Alison, helped me through some very dark places with my son and came out on the other side with great success!

S.T.·Feb 14, 2022

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Alison is Awesome! I've been through several people on this platform and Allison totally gets me. I know everyone is different and there are many different strategies when it comes to therapy but Alison gets me.

G.R.·Feb 04, 2022

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Words cannot express the level of gratitude i have, since i came across Alison’s profile. I knew she was the one that would help me. Every session we have had she hears me and just knows how to keep me on track towards the end goals i have. I am so blessed to have such an amazing therapist. I already have recommended her to more than a handful of friends that need somebody like her in their lives. If it wasn’t for BetterHelp we wouldn’t have crossed paths and I wouldn’t be where I’m at. Thank you all!!

M.A.·Nov 23, 2021

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Astute and insightful and very easy to share with!

J.E.·Oct 27, 2021

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I love her approach in counseling. It aligns with all of my beliefs and I resonate with everything she tells me. I feel safe to express everything that I am feeling and I like that she helps me pin point the root of my emotions. I feel very understood.

J.A.·Oct 22, 2021

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Her expertise, background and understanding of my challenges that I am having with my son's depression , anxiety & experience have helped me with a path for myself (healing and how to deal with these two challenges) to help my son through these hard times he is going through.

S.T.·Oct 14, 2021

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Loving Alison so far and so appreciative of her responsiveness

C.O.·Oct 13, 2021

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Alison is a fantastic listener, I feel like she really cares about understanding me and offers helpful suggestions when my thought process is leading in a negative or unproductive way.

G.R.·Oct 04, 2021

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Teary-eyed as I write this. I can't be more thankful for having Alison as my therapist. Gone through so many, not one understood me, started to believe therapy didn't work. But I have never been more grateful that I didn't stop looking. Alison gives so much warmth I've never felt before. She listens, she cares, and she made me feel like I was actually worthy of being listened to. It always seems like she knows me so much more than anyone (even myself).

N.E.·Oct 03, 2021

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Alison is always accommodating to my schedule, always answers my messages quickly and thoughtfully, and always makes me feel comfortable! I’ve been seeing her for about 2 years now and and love her!

K.A.·Jun 04, 2021

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To be honest with you, she's way better than I thought she'd be. I didn't expect her to understand me or figure out what I've been going through but it seems like she at least knows what I'm dealing with.

S.T.·Dec 09, 2019

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Alison really cares and listens to what I have to say. She takes every word in account when we work things through. She remembers what I’ve said even a month ago. She makes it easier to live with anxiety, and she offers more support than even those around me do.

C.A.·Aug 16, 2019

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I feel like I have someone who is genuinely interested in helping me. I look forward to speaking with her as she has an approach that's very direct but warm and understanding.

J.E.·Jun 14, 2019

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I’ve already recommended this platform to people in my program. I’ve had years of therapy but I think between the platform and Alison, we’ve had some pretty good breakthroughs in a matter of a couple weeks. There’s no restrictions on time and I get all the attention I would want. It’s really been a godsend.

J.E.·Jun 14, 2019

Benefits

Affordable, convenient, and accessible, Alison Chrun offers counseling online

  • Affordable: Pay a low flat fee.
  • Convenient: Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
  • Available now: There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.