About
Hi, I’m Allison.
I’m a clinician, educator, and systems thinker with a background in social work and philosophy. I hold a Master of Social Work from UNC Chapel Hill and a Master of Divinity from Duke University—training that taught me not only how to support people in crisis, but how to understand the structures we ask them to heal within.
Over the last decade, I’ve worked across nearly every role in behavioral health—from direct care to high-level leadership. As a Clinical Director, I often stepped into under-resourced programs, holding multiple roles at once to stabilize services and protect continuity of care. I’ve helped build clinical infrastructure where none existed, and supported families and providers navigating impossible choices inside a fragmented system.
Much of our modern care system—social services, charity, even clinical pathways—evolved from religious and institutional roots. Studying theology and social work together gave me a deep understanding of the moral frameworks that still shape how help is offered (and withheld) in western culture. It also taught me to ask better questions about power, worthiness, and access to care.
What sets my work apart is my ability to translate complexity into clarity. I’m not here to sell false hope or promise quick fixes—but I can help you name what’s happening, understand what’s possible, and find a way forward that makes more sense.
Whether you're a family member, a burned-out provider, or someone simply trying to make sense of it all—you’re not alone. Let’s figure it out together.