Allyson Cates, AMFT/APCC

Life is messy. Sometimes we are able to get through challenges on our own. Sometimes, life gets to be too much to carry alone. That’s where I come in.

As your therapist, I'll bring a warm, compassionate, nonjudgmental demeanor into session to help you navigate life’s challenges to find what fits you best. I find great joy in supporting clients work through stress, anxiety, depression, relational issues, and traumatic events by instilling a compassionate mindset towards themselves and others.

Groups

Menlo Park, Fridays 2-3:30pm

Support Group for Former “Gifted” Students

Events

Managing Stress in College…and Beyond!

Online Webinar

I had the honor of being the first guest on EMPsychotherapy’s YouTube channel. Check out my conversation with Elizabeth McGinnis and learn a bit more about me!

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): an evidence-based approach to alleviate the emotional weight that a memory holds. I’ve had the opportunity to become fully trained in EMDR. I’ve found its especially helpful for client’s who have gone through extensive talk therapy already and are wanting support in getting over the last “hurdle." To learn more, check out my latest blog. If you’re wanting to get started on your journey with EMDR, I’d love to connect with you at the link in bio! #emdr #emdrtherapy #trauma #healing #therapy #firstresponders #youareenough #healingispossible #healingjourney #counseling #mentalhealthmatters #bilateralstimulation #eyemovementdesensitizationandreprocessing
NEW BLOG: In my time as a therapist (and my own life too), I’ve found that we are often our own worst critics. We can be soooo incredibly harsh with ourselves in one moment and have understanding and compassion for someone else in a similar sit
NEW BLOG: In my time as a therapist (and my own life too), I’ve found that we are often our own worst critics. We can be soooo incredibly harsh with ourselves in one moment and have understanding and compassion for someone else in a similar situation in the next... Check out the link in bio to read more. If you feel like this is you, I’d love to help you on your journey of building self-compassion. If this was you, I’d love to hear about your journey! #therapy #compassion #goodenough #myownworstcritic #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #youareenough #youarevalued #youareloved
Check out my video on tips for managing stress in college and beyond! Which ones resonate with you? Which would you like to add or share with some friends? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoN6iy26zSo #therapy #counseling #stressed #stressawarenes
Check out my video on tips for managing stress in college and beyond! Which ones resonate with you? Which would you like to add or share with some friends? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoN6iy26zSo #therapy #counseling #stressed #stressawarenessmonth #collegelife #gradlife #resilience #resilient #stress #stressmanagement #endthestigmaofmentalhealth
I recently had the honor of being the first guest on EMPsychotherapy’s YouTube channel. Check out my conversation with Elizabeth McGinnis around the state of mental health, resources I like, and populations I'm loving working with now. Plus lea
I recently had the honor of being the first guest on EMPsychotherapy’s YouTube channel. Check out my conversation with Elizabeth McGinnis around the state of mental health, resources I like, and populations I'm loving working with now. Plus learn a bit more about me and my framework for life/therapy! You can find the conversation on AllysonCates.com or ElizabethMcGinnis.com. https://elizabethmcginnis.com/interview-with-allyson-cates/ #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #compassion #counseling #mentalhealth #endthestigmaofmentalhealth #therapy #youngadults #collegelife #gradlife
Let’s get creative~ expressing yourself through art and other activities can help bring clarity and calm. What are some of your favorite creative outlets? #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #resilience #therapy #endthestigmaofmentalhealth #expressyourself #art #crafts #artist #music #dance #coloring #drawing #creating #creative #creativity
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): an evidence-based approach to alleviate the emotional weight that a memory holds. I’ve had the opportunity to become fully trained in EMDR. I’ve found its especially helpful for clie
NEW BLOG: In my time as a therapist (and my own life too), I’ve found that we are often our own worst critics. We can be soooo incredibly harsh with ourselves in one moment and have understanding and compassion for someone else in a similar sit Check out my video on tips for managing stress in college and beyond! Which ones resonate with you? Which would you like to add or share with some friends? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoN6iy26zSo #therapy #counseling #stressed #stressawarenes I recently had the honor of being the first guest on EMPsychotherapy’s YouTube channel. Check out my conversation with Elizabeth McGinnis around the state of mental health, resources I like, and populations I'm loving working with now. Plus lea
Let’s get creative~ expressing yourself through art and other activities can help bring clarity and calm. What are some of your favorite creative outlets? #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #resilience #therapy #endthestigmaofment

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