Allison Winet, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #119129
Services Allison Offers
Top Specialties
- Anxiety (generalized, health anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks)
- Life Transitions
- Mother-Daughter Relationships
- Women’s Concerns
About Allison
I am a board-certified Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience supporting a wide variety of clients, including teens, adults, families, couples, and parents. I have a particular passion for working with mother–daughter relationships and helping clients strengthen connection, communication, and understanding within these bonds.
My approach is client-centered and strength-based, grounded in the belief that you are the expert in your own life. I see my role as a supportive guide, helping you navigate your healing journey with curiosity and compassion. As we work together to uncover your truth, my hope is that you feel more empowered and confident in creating a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. In addition to a strength-based, client-centered framework, I incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy, relational therapy, and mindfulness practices to support meaningful and lasting change.
I am a therapist because I deeply believe in this work. I connect with the concept of the “wounded healer,” and I value how my own life experiences have shaped my ability to understand and support others. I encourage my clients to discover what brings them joy and to approach themselves with kindness, both inside and outside of therapy.
Who I Work With
- Teens
- Adults
- Families
- Parent Support
- Couples
Experience Working With
- Blended families
- Communication difficulties
- Divorce (supporting teens & adults)
- Family conflict
- Highly Sensitive People
- LGBTQIA+
- Perfectionism
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Relationship issues
- Sexual assault
- Stress management
What it’s Like to Work With Me
Working with me feels like sitting down with someone who’s listening closely, asking thoughtful questions, and helping you make sense of things at your own pace. Together, we’ll explore what’s been weighing on you, strengthen your relationships, and move toward a life that feels most like you.
- Client-centered and empowering: I honor you as the expert of your own life and help you tap into your strengths and inner wisdom.
- Relational and connection-focused: I place strong emphasis on improving communication, especially within close relationships.
- Integrative and practical: I blend cognitive behavioral therapy, relational approaches, and mindfulness to support both insight and actionable growth.
- Compassionate and curious: I bring warmth, empathy, and genuine curiosity, creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and respected.
- Authentic and human: I show up as my genuine self and draw on my lived experience to deepen understanding and connection.
Education & Training
- Masters in Counseling Psychology; BA in Women’s and Gender Studies & Political Science
- Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing,
- Solution-focused therapy, and Mindfulness
Therapeutic Approach
Professional Experience
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at The Family Therapy Center of Silicon Valley (2020-2025)
- Director of People Development at The Teen & Family Therapy Centers of Silicon Valley (2021-2024)
- Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at The Teen Therapy Center of Silicon Valley (2018-2020)
- Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Berkeley High School; provided individual and group therapy to high school students (2016-2017)
Life Outside the Therapy Room
When I’m not working, you can probably find me:
- On one of my favorite hiking trails or on a long walk with a podcast in my ears
- Soaking up golden hour and catching the sunset
- Journaling or reading by the ocean
- Connecting with family and friends
- Traveling somewhere new, near or far
- On a very serious mission to find the best dessert
Additional Areas of Expertise
- Blended families
- Communication difficulties
- Divorce (supporting teens & adults)
- Family conflict
- Highly Sensitive People
- Perfectionism
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Relationship issues
- Sexual assault
- Stress management