Alyson Nash

Alyson Nash is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the Lake View neighborhood in Chicago, IL. She sees individuals and couples ages 17 and up; many of her clients are women—though Alyson also sees men. She specializes in identity issues, life transitions, including becoming a mom or caretaker, career counseling, parenting issues, anxiety, and depression.

Alyson also has extensive experience helping individuals reassert themselves and learn how to not focus only on taking care of others. She also helps college students who experience anxiety, including test anxiety, and other academic issues. Some of her clients are interested in doing long-term work while others come in facing specific challenges.

Alyson takes a holistic approach and considers a client's mental and physical symptoms to gain a better understanding of the client's issues. When she first meets a client, Alyson takes a thorough assessment that not only addresses mental health, but also looks at sleeping habits, diet, and level of physical activity. She incorporates a combination of mindfulness practices, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT). She helps her clients identify their feelings and teaches them healthier coping strategies. Alyson also helps moms mange their anxiety and, in turn, teach their children how to manage anxiety.

Alyson has years of experience providing individual, group and family therapy with an emphasis on women's issues. She helps her clients come to a place of self-acceptance, feel empowered to take control of their life, and have the confidence to overcome future challenges. She looks forward to meeting you.