Allison Kirsch

Allison is a psychotherapist living in the Washington, DC area.Trained as a social worker using a strengths-based perspective, she is focused on working with each individual within the context of their environment, bringing a deeper understanding of behavior based on family, community, culture, and more.Using a biopsychosocial lens, Allison works with the whole person to explore how each aspect of health and wellness is interrelated and impacts the individual's overall well-being.Trained in Somatic Experiencing, Mindfulness, Adventure Therapy, and more traditional psychotherapy pathways, Allison provides a holistic approach that integrates body and mind for greater self-attunement.Allison’s programs focus on exploring our nervous system and its responses to stress and trauma, developing self-compassion, and deepening our connection with ourselves and our community.Allison is also an avid hiker and backpacker, deeply connected with nature, a curious lover of travel, and a mom of teenage daughters!Why should you attend?Explore: Give yourself time to focus on your needs, goals, and dreams and gain a conscious perspective on your life.Connect: Connect with like-minded folks focused on personal growth and build relationships and community while focusing on how we show up for ourselves and others.Awaken: Tune in to areas of your life where you’re operating on autopilot and learn to make mindfulness part of your every day to reduce stress and anxiety.Integrate: Learn tangible approaches to shift unhelpful thought patterns, decipher the messages behind your emotions, pay mindful attention to your body’s signals, and become more connected to the core of your being