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Alison Dagger, LCMHC, LCPC, LPC, MT-BC(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC

Maryland•Pennsylvania•Vermont

Artists' mental health-Childhood trauma-Mind-body connection-Self-doubt-Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)-

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Accepting online

Out-of-network with insurances

$170-$235

About Specialties Locations Insurance & Fees Testimonials

Professional statement

Welcoming in creatives, artists, and healers! Currently accepting new clients. Has your creative drive disappeared behind a booming inner critic that’s never satisfied? Ever wondered why you’ve been in therapy for years, but the old problems persist? I specialize in helping creatives like you, with histories of relational or sexual trauma, heal from the inside out; building internal spaces of worthiness that aren’t dependent on external validation to feel whole.

I use music, somatic work, and depth psychology to partner with you, going beyond words into the layers of your emotional world. Trauma lives in the body, but so does music. Together, we’ll use the music you love to explore and gently move through the memories, beliefs, and responses keeping you stuck, so you can build a home within.

This work is often spiritual, guided by your imagination, embodied awareness, and inner wisdom. We ask: what was wrong with what happened to you? Not, what is wrong with you. My warm, compassionate approach supports reconnection with your authentic self. Please visit my website to book your first appointment or email me with any questions.

Message to clients

I want you to know that your wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do together. My genuine care for you as a person drives my commitment to supporting your growth and helping you thrive in whatever ways are most meaningful to you. This isn't just a professional obligation—it's a fundamental part of who I am as a therapist.

Therapy is not something I do to you, but something we create together. You are the expert on your own life, and I bring my training and perspective to support your process. This collaborative relationship means that your insights, experiences, and goals shape our work just as much as my clinical knowledge does.

I understand that trust cannot be demanded or rushed—it develops naturally through consistent, authentic interactions. Some sessions you may feel ready to dive deep, while others you might need to move more slowly. This is completely normal and expected. I'm here to meet you wherever you are, honoring your pace and respecting your boundaries as we build a therapeutic relationship that feels safe and supportive to you. I'm here to support you not just in addressing what brings you to therapy, but in discovering and nurturing the resilience, wisdom, and strength that already exist within you.

Your healing matters, your story matters, and you matter. I look forward to witnessing and supporting your growth in the weeks and months ahead.

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 7 years

Your Tempo Healing LLC, Owner, Professional Counselor, & Music Therapist, 2024 - Present

3Rivers Therapists, Professional Counselor & Music Therapist, 2021 - 2024

Center For Victims, Therapist & Music Therapist, 2020 - 2021

Auberle, Behavioral Health Therapist & Music Therapist, 2019 - 2020

Lesley University, Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling specializing in Music Therapy, 2019

Licensure

Maryland: LC14851 - Pennsylvania: PC015071 - Vermont: 068.0136935

Languages

English

Specialties

Artists' mental health - Understanding of highly creative minds; goal setting related to the artistic and creative process; support finding meaningful balance in one’s life

Childhood trauma - Learning how traumatic events in childhood can translate into adulthood; processing through difficult memories with the goal of moving past the experience and lingering symptoms

Mind-body connection - Practicing mindfulness to draw together how the body feels physically and how the mind feels mentally; healing both physically and mentally

Self-doubt - Exploring how self-doubt shows up in one’s life and the origins of this self-doubt; training oneself in self-esteem and confidence

Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) - Recovering from the impact of long-term, repeated traumatic events, such as emotional abuse and neglect

Treatment approaches

Internal Parts Exploration

Clientele

Adults (24+)

Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

Insurance

Alison Dagger is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.

Out-of-pocket fees

Individual sessions:$235 (55min)
Sliding scale:$170 - $235
Initial session:$245 (60min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

Super billing

Payment options

Credit Card
Debit Card

Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

Weekly
Every other week

Therapist's note

It is possible to use your Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account cards to pay for services. I also offer documentation you can submit through your health insurance to be reimbursed for out-of-pocket costs. Please inquire to learn more about sliding scale opportunities.

Client testimonials

"Alison is a sharply observant, very kind, and emotionally resonant therapist who I would recommend to anybody."

- Zencare client • January 2026

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