“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.”
~ Aristotle
“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.”
~ Aristotle
All of us can use some support sometimes
Connecting to your personal growth.
Read all the books, scanned the internet, listened to advice from loved ones, and tried to make changes on your own, but you still don’t feel like yourself? It’s time to try a new approach.
I can help.
I will assist you to get unstuck and move in the direction you want to go with compassion, humor, and my clinical experience that spans over two decades.
Individual therapy for adolescents and adults in person, telephone or online teletherapy for California residents.
My Specialties
Anxiety & Stress
Women’s Issues
Trauma
Self-Esteem
Meet Allison A. Holtkamp, PsyD
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of California
As early as junior high I was the kid others went to for advice. I have a curiosity about individual’s stories, personality traits, our human capacity for reliance and human development. After taking my first psychology course in college, I found my future career.
Prior to opening my private practice, I worked as a clinician and director in various community mental health clinics in Southern California. I have been fortunate enough to work in diverse settings that taught me about many different cultures, perspectives, and afflictions. I have extensive training and experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues including abuse and trauma, women’s issues, crisis intervention, anxiety, and depression.
Your unique needs, focus and challenges will serve as a guide for how I can best support you.
Therapy is not one-size-fits-all as some individuals respond best to active strategies, ideas and concrete direction, while others need gentle encouragement to overcome barriers.
My best work is with introspective individuals who are ready for growth and committed to lasting change. Most of my clients are adult women trying to juggle the demands of work, family, and personal wellbeing.
I engage with clients using a collaborative and compassionate approach. I will encourage you to be open and honest, both with me and with yourself, even when the conversation feels difficult.
My role is to guide you and provide tools and the encouragement you need to move forward. I use creative ways to engage and help clients look at issues from a new perspective, including analogies, humor, stories, and art.
Allison’s therapy office in Irvine, CA