Allison Fine
Counselor
1200 6th Ave.Suite 2001
Seattle, WA 98101
Primary Focus: Abuse / Incest / PTSD Counseling, Adult Adjustment / Life Transitioning Counseling, Anxiety / Panic Disorders Counseling, Christian / Pastoral Counseling, Communication / Social Skills Counseling, Couples / Marriage Counseling, Grief Counseling, Specialty Issues
Scope of Practice
In my practice, I work with adults, older adults, and couples. I specialize in working with those experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression, relationship concerns, grief and loss, and individuals living with multiple sclerosis.
Range of Focus
- Aging / Geriatric Issues
- Anxiety
- Bi-polar Disorder
- Communication Issues
- Critical Incident Debriefing
- Intimacy Issues
- Manic Depression Disorder
- PTSD Issues
- Personal Motivation / Goal Setting
- Psycho-somatic Illness
- Relationship Rekindling
- Separation/Divorce
- Social Friendship Skills
- Agoraphobia
- Bereavement
- Chronic Illness
- Creativity Issues
- Divorce/Separation
- Jewish / Spiritual Counseling
- Non-Denominational Spirituality
- Panic Attacks
- Phobias
- Relationship Issues
- Sense of Self
- Social Anxiety
- Uni-polar Disorder
Values and Philosophy
In each session, I focus on building a strong relationship with my clients to assist them in making positive changes in their every day lives. With the support and compassion of a professional counselor, I believe each client has the potential to make meaningful transformations in their lives. I am sensitive to the unavoidable struggles and imperfections of every day life that can leave individuals feeling confused, frustrated, or hopeless. I encourage my clients to accept that these ups and downs occur, but then help them find useful coping strategies for managing their concerns as they arise. I strive to be genuine and honest in each session and hope to provide an environment where my clients can do the same.
Therapeutic Technique and Methodology
My approach is one of compassion and concern. I treat each of my clients as individuals, who bring unique pasts, presents, and futures to our sessions. I practice from a variety of therapy models including cognitive behavioral, Rogerian, psychodynamic, solution-focused and grief and couples counseling perspectives. Although I am skilled on various theoretical models, I treat each person as an individual different from any other I have seen. I use the various modalities as tools I can access as needed in each session, rather than the lens with which I look at all clients through. Individuals have strengths and weaknesses, and my goal is to help my clients use theirs to make positive changes in their lives. My goal is to connect with individuals in a supportive and meaningful way to help them work through their problems and find new perspectives and insights for viewing these concerns.
Education, Certification and Professional Associations
Degrees and Certifications
Master of Social Work
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Memberships
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Licenses to Practice and Registrations
Licenses
Certified Counselor Certification
License number: CL60155085
Payment Information and Hours
Please contact me regarding hours and rates. I offer a sliding fee scale for those who financially qualify. I also provide phone sessions for individuals with conditions that prevent them from coming to the office for sessions.