Alison Orley, LMSW

Services

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Depression 

Depression is most often characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness or emptiness that are persistent and have a lasting affect on individuals and the people in their lives.  

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Anxiety

Stress is a normal part of life.  However, sometimes it can get out of control and we find ourselves experiencing symptoms of anxiety.  It can impair our functioning within our personal and professional lives.  The good news is that anxiety disorders repond well to therapy and clients can experience a great deal of relief .  

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Fertility, Perinatal, Postpartum Issues

Having a baby can be a wonderful life experience, but conceiving a child and subsequent pregnancy can also be stressful and even painful at times.  Infertility, Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Anxiety are areas of mental health that fortunately are receiving more attention than ever before.  The benefits of the support therapy can give have an impact that affects not only the mother but the family unit as a whole.

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Coping with Health Concerns 

Coping with a health concern requires an incredible amount of emotional energy and can have a huge impact not only on the individual affected, but on his or her entire social and family network. A holistic, therapeutic approach is critical in providing a comprehensive support. 

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Relationship Issues

Whether you are in the early stages of a relationship and want to start things off in a positive way or you have been in a committed union for several years, the benefits of therapy are clear.  It can be beneficial in fostering healthy communication and the development of deeper, more profound connections with our partners.

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Family Conflict

Families can bring a lot of support, joy and love into our lives.  However, at times they also can be a source of pain and conflict.  Relationship issues, parenting disagreements and unexpected circumstances such as illness or trauma can all have an effect on how a family functions.

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Life Adjustments and Transitions

Changes in our lives can be exciting, but they can also be disorienting and stressful.  Things like starting a new job, entering a fresh relationship or retiring from a long term career can all trigger strong emotional responses.

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