Alison Hite , LMSW

Alison Hite is a licensed master social worker who focuses on practical, down-to-earth therapy. She uses warm, person-centered techniques and evidence-based tools to help people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, addiction concerns, and issues related to ADHD and autism.

Alison draws on 14 years of experience working with people facing mental health and substance use challenges in Michigan. She meets clients where they are and builds a working relationship that feels respectful and direct. Sessions aim to be collaborative and action-oriented, not full of jargon.

Her approach blends cognitive behavioral strategies with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness skills. That means she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, try simple behavior changes, and practice acceptance and values-based action when life gets hard.

She also uses client-centered and motivational interviewing methods to support readiness for change. Clients can expect a steady, nonjudgmental presence that focuses on the next practical step - whether that is managing panic, improving sleep, addressing substance use, or coping with grief.

Alison tailors each plan to the person in front of her. Typical goals include reducing anxiety symptoms, improving parenting confidence, building self-esteem, and finding routines that support mood stability. She provides clear tools and small experiments to try between sessions.

Approaches that translate to online care

Alison frequently uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions. ACT helps people clarify values and take small steps toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like panic or low mood.

She also uses client-centered and mindfulness-based methods to create a calm, supportive space online. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and collaboration, so goals are set together. Mindfulness offers simple attention and breathing practices that can reduce overwhelm and improve focus between appointments.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Alison will talk about your goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what feels most helpful. That collaborative process helps tailor an online plan that fits your life and priorities.

Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video is useful for visual cues and longer check-ins, phone works well for lower bandwidth or a quick session, live chat can support shorter check-ins, and messaging lets people send updates or questions between meetings. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into work, parenting, or other busy schedules.