Alison Costa

Testimonials

"Alison is a great therapist. She's a wonderfully resourceful, inspirational, and knowledgeable guide in the journey of self-discovery. I highly recommend her."

Rosa
Nurse

"I first began seeing Alison about two years ago after experiencing serve anxiety and depression for the first time. Through my work with Alison, I've come to identify unhealthy patterns and perspectives that facilitate many of these feelings of fear and sadness. Thanks to Alison, I am now empowered with the knowledge and tools to address many of these issues that were troubling me and feel more secure at peace than ever before."

David
Media Coordinator

"Alison has helped me rationalize and not overthink every decision both professionally and personally. She has helped me overcome large changes and give me perspective to focus on what really matters and accomplish my goals. I feel that I can confront new life challenges and their associated stresses rather than trying to avoid them and try to anxiety."

Ryan
Engineer

"Working with Alison has been transformative for us as a couple. Alison is insightful and has an effortless way of getting to the heart of the matter. We communicate better now as a couple and our relationship is so much better for it. Working with her has truly been a gift."

Janis & Peter
Art Director and I.T.

"I first began seeing Alison about two years ago after experiencing serve anxiety and depression for the first time. Through my work with Alison, I've come to identify unhealthy patterns and perspectives that facilitate many of these feelings of fear and sadness. Thanks to Alison, I am now empowered with the knowledge and tools to address many of these issues that were troubling me and feel more secure at peace than ever before."

David 26 yr.
Communications

"My wife and I came to Alison with desperate need of help in repairing our relationship after a loss of communication and infidelity. Luckily both my wife and I were willing to repair our relationship and stay together for us and our children. With Alison's help we are well under way in repairing our relationship and make time to communicate and be together. Alison has given us tools to help us heal and feel heard and seen by our partner. I am sure that if it was not for Alison's calm demeanor and ease to talk to about the sensitive subjects, my wife and I would not be so far on our path to a healthier and more fulfilling marriage."

Phillip
Contractor

"I arrived at Alison's office felling lost and disconnected to myself and with her help I've learned and practiced new skills on forgiving, loving, trusting my feelings, emotions, and thoughts. Thanks Alison, I could not do that without your help."

"Eu cheguei ao consultório da Alison me sentindo perdida e desconectada comigo mesma, mas com sua ajuda eu tenho aprendido e praticado novas lições de vida, como perdoar, amar e confiar nos meus sentimentos, emoções e pensamentos. Obrigada Alison, eu não conseguiria sem a tua ajuda."

Vera
Artist

"Alison has provided us with new and effective ways of communicating with one another.  Our communication no longer devolves into bickering and anger.  We have learned how to listen to eachother.  She has helped us tremendously in getting to know one another again.  It’s like we’re falling in love again."  "Alison offers an invigorating and thoughtful approach to marriage therapy. She brings a fresh perspective, a blend of Eastern/Western ideals and principles and an easy going approach we found valuable."

Christina & Jon
Management, Marketing

"Alison is great!  She is an expert in communication. She not only listens to what is being said but she also reads the body language and facial expressions to ask probing questions which expose the detail of the message intended to be communicated.   She is very helpful and resourceful. She recommends ideas, books, and exercises that help our relationship, which we thought was not repairable.  We can't thank her enough for helping us be a better "Bonnie and Clyde".  Thank you Alison!" -

Veronica & Thoma
Property Management, University Administration

"I arrived for our first meeting feeling like things were closing in on me.  I was hyper-vigilant and full of frustration. Alison provided a very important emotional safe haven. Now, I'm more focused and happy. My coping skills are enhanced and I've become a more powerful person. THANK YOU!"

Paula
Writer, Singer/Entertainer

"Alison is amazing, sensitive and humane.  The best thing about her is that living abroad gave her a huge cultural awareness.  Without it, we wouldn’t have been so successful." 

Valeria & Scott

"Like most males I was reluctant to go to any kind of counseling but out of love for my wife and trying to hold my family together I did so. What I found in Alison was understanding, empathy and a true desire to help my wife and I reconnect. Opening up and having an outsider look at our issues from a non-judgmental point of view helped us tremendously. I am happy to say that my wife and I understand one another more now than we ever did and I realize that having balance in every aspect of your life is truly what we should all strive for. Thank you Alison for helping to open my eyes and mind."

Jeffrey N.
President/CEO Designed to Sell

“Alison provides an open environment for me to discuss my problems and display my emotions.   I know I can discuss any issue with her and can count on her active listening, practical advice and fresh ideas to approach whatever situation I am dealing with.  I would highly recommend working with her."

Jeannie
Legal Services

“I've been working with Alison for awhile. She's been instrumental in my healing. Alison has been nothing but supportive, helpful & professional, yet personable. I'm a new mom and Alison has not only been a big help in this transition but also been very accommodating to my schedule.  I would highly recommend her to anyone who's considering counseling."

Jennifer
Marketing