she/her

Alison Kemps

LCSW

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Authentic, Direct, Energetic, Instructive, Warm

Focus areas

Alzheimer’s/Dementia, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Couples Therapy, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Premarital Counseling, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Relationship Concerns, Religious Trauma, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students

Years of Experience

24+

I can help you identify the objects in your life that are getting in the way of you living your full potential.

Alison Kemps,

LCSW

License number

#19935

Therapy style

You are the expert in your life — sometimes we can forget about that. My job is to help you identify the objects in your life that are getting in the way of you living your full potential. I have expertise in trauma, depression, anxiety, diversity, and relationships. As a long-time clinician working in a high-energy emergency department and long time clinician, I understand how a significant event can alter your course. My job is to get you back to living as your most authentic self. I have worked with individuals and couples for over 20 years and look forward to working with you. We got this!

Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
Harm Reduction
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Motivational Interviewing
Relational
Solution-focused
Strengths-based

Education

MSW - Social Work, Sacramento State University

Interests

Sports! From my children's competitive soccer and basketball teams to the SF Giants and Sacramento Kings. I also enjoy my friends, traveling, reading, and dare I say...anything related to "true crime" TV.