Alison Mamatey, MA, LMHC

My specialty is in difficult family and relationship dynamics (whether or past or current dynamics), with a focus on how those dynamics affect you in the here-and-now. We all grow up in homes with both spoken and unspoken messages. In fact, sometimes the unspoken messages can be more powerful than the spoken ones! You may have grown up in a home with high expectations for success (whether stated or unstated), with a single parent who had limited time or attention, with caregivers who meant well but who were "workaholics," controlling, highly focused on academic success, emotionally unavailable, or in a home where your authentic voice somehow was not heard. Although we may not be aware of it, our backgrounds have a huge impact on our current behaviors, challenges, and relationships even if we have been out of the homes we grew up in for 5, 10, 20, etc. years. Through this therapy, you will have the opportunity to discover how your background may be affecting the way you currently think, feel, and relate to others. These discoveries, within the lived experience of the therapy, can lead to profound shifts in how you feel and communicate with others. And although you may have talked about this topic in therapy before, you may not have actually FELT any shifts; the connection with the therapist is a very important factor in this distinction. These discoveries and experiences will give you the chance to uncover your authentic voice and, possibly for the first time, live life from a place of YOUR choosing. Experiencing life from this place of authenticity can feel exciting and liberating! I invite you to email (or call) today to find out more and schedule an initial session. Taking that first step can be scary so I always strive to offer an atmosphere where you will feel safe and comfortable!