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Alison Marrelli

Alison Marrelli

LCSW

Therapist · Utah · 12+ years of experience

Hopeful, practical support for life changes

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  • Strengths focused
  • Practical steps
  • Evidence based

About Alison

Alison Marrelli is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people dealing with grief, stress, anxiety, anger, and changes in life. She emphasizes straightforward support and helps clients build on the strengths they already have. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she focuses on practical ways to move toward a more satisfying life.

Alison believes each person knows their story best. In sessions she listens and asks clear questions to help people notice what’s working and what needs to change. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and to shape practical steps between meetings.

Her background includes 12 years as an LCSW in Utah, working with a wide range of concerns such as self-esteem, compassion fatigue, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and trauma and abuse. She also supports people navigating career shifts, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and body image struggles.

Clients can expect an approach that mixes active listening with concrete strategies. Alison helps set short-term goals and suggests homework when it will help progress. She aims for sessions that are clear, focused, and useful for daily life.

Her work covers many areas including grief and loss, depression, eating and sleeping concerns, and anger. People looking for a practitioner who values collaboration and practical change may find her approach a good fit.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposePolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Utah

Languages

English

How Alison’s approaches work online

Alison uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide practical change. One approach focuses on helping people identify unhelpful patterns and replace them with clearer, manageable steps; this is useful for issues like anger, anxiety, and stress. Another approach emphasizes building strengths and coping skills so people feel more confident handling grief, life transitions, or caregiving strain.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan over time so sessions stay relevant and useful.

For practical matters, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing commute time and allowing appointments during breaks or from different locations. It also lets people keep therapy consistent through life changes and can make short check-ins or regular weekly sessions simpler to schedule.

At a glance

Listed location
Utah
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Utah)
LCSW · No. 7689670-3501
NPI
1306388574

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Alison address?

She works with grief, anger, stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and related life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical, combining listening with evidence-based techniques and action steps you can use between sessions.

What is her professional background?

She has 12 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker, supporting people across a range of emotional and life challenges.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She holds an LCSW license in Utah and provides services associated with that location.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently working with international clients.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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