Alison is an adventurer by nature and has walked, trekked, hiked, driven and sailed throughout the world as part of her own personal pilgrimage. Born and raised in the Midwest, Alison explored a number of vocations until settling into her career as a psychotherapist, including advertising as a media specialist, in public relations at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, historic preservation architecture, and as a commercial fisherwoman, and as a cranio-sacral, polarity and energy healing therapist.

These diverse and creative vocations have all shaped her kind, openhearted and visionary approach to the science of psychology. Alison is committed to her clients' journeys as they explore deeper meaning and wellness. In private practice Alison often encourages her clients to walk, often beside her. Walking and trekking continues to be a daily practice for Alison, as it is with sailing, yoga, painting, and family life.