Alison Hite

Alison Hite is a licensed social worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 14 years of experience. She helps people manage anger, stress, anxiety, depression, and substance use concerns. Her style is direct and warm, and she focuses on practical steps people can use day to day.

Alison builds a client-centered relationship that emphasizes listening first. She combines cognitive behavioral ideas with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and shift toward chosen values. Sessions focus on clear, doable strategies rather than jargon.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and motivational interviewing when clients need help with emotional regulation or making changes around addiction. Alison adapts plans to each person’s situation and goals, so work might include skill practice, behavior changes, or values-based planning.

Parents who are stressed or overwhelmed can find straightforward tools for managing frustration and communicating more clearly. She also supports people living with ADHD, autism, mood disorders, grief, and life changes by tailoring pacing and structure to what works for them.

Alison aims to make therapy useful and realistic. She breaks larger problems into steps that fit into busy lives. The emphasis is on what a person can do between sessions to feel more in control and less ruled by strong emotions.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. ACT often focuses on simple exercises and short practices to build a life people want. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and uses clear tools to change unhelpful patterns. CBT often uses homework and small experiments between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and awareness skills to reduce reactivity and improve focus, useful for anger, anxiety, and mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, try tools, and adjust what’s used based on what helps. Clients and the therapist decide together which ideas and exercises fit the person’s needs and daily routines.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks. Some approaches lend themselves to short skill-focused sessions, while others use longer visits for in-depth work. Discuss scheduling preferences and pacing with the therapist to make sessions practical for everyday life.