About
Alyson Ellison
Alyson earned her Master’s degree in Counseling from Lehigh University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has experience working with children of various ages and supporting concerns such as anxiety, autism, and ADHD. Alyson is passionate about helping children and families navigate life’s challenges in a warm, supportive environment. She values integrating client-centered principles and believes in the importance of mental health education and collaborative skill-building to promote growth and resilience. Outside of her work, Alyson enjoys traveling, learning new things, and spending time cuddling her cat.
Trained in evidence-based care
All Handspring therapists are trained to treat conditions like anxiety, depression, and ADHD using evidence-based approaches. We match every family based on their child’s needs and each therapist’s specialties.
A whole team behind every therapist
Every Handspring therapist is a Handspring employee with:
Ongoing clinical supervision
Regular supervision from our clinical team.
Weekly case consultation
The team meets every week to review cases and share what’s working.
Ongoing evidence-based training
Regular, required training keeps every therapist current on the research.
Want to work with this therapist?
Mention their name when you book. We’ll walk through your child’s needs together to confirm the best fit.