Allyson Klein, LCSW
Compassionate therapy for meaningful, lasting change
- CBT and DBT skills
- Nonjudgmental supportive approach
- Trauma anxiety and depression
About Allyson Klein
Allyson Klein is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She earned a BA in Psychology and Sociology from Brandeis University and an MSW from the University of California Berkeley, and has supported people across a wide range of settings. As an LCSW, she is a master’s-level social worker with advanced clinical training to provide psychotherapy. Her work is grounded in compassion and a non-judgmental stance, with a focus on helping clients feel supported as they move toward meaningful goals.
Allyson has worked with individuals from many cultural and ethnic backgrounds, age groups, and sexual orientations. She helps clients navigating concerns such as stress and anxiety, depression and panic, trauma and abuse, addiction, emotional or binge eating, self-esteem, grief, relationship and family challenges, work stress, and other life transitions and pressures.
Her clinical style draws heavily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). These approaches explore how thoughts and behaviors shape emotions and mood, and they offer practical tools for changing patterns that keep people stuck. DBT also emphasizes mindfulness and balances skill-building for change with strategies that foster acceptance. In therapy, Allyson collaborates with clients to build awareness, identify helpful next steps, and make steady, sustainable shifts over time.
Allyson has worked with individuals from many cultural and ethnic backgrounds, age groups, and sexual orientations. She helps clients navigating concerns such as stress and anxiety, depression and panic, trauma and abuse, addiction, emotional or binge eating, self-esteem, grief, relationship and family challenges, work stress, and other life transitions and pressures.
Her clinical style draws heavily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). These approaches explore how thoughts and behaviors shape emotions and mood, and they offer practical tools for changing patterns that keep people stuck. DBT also emphasizes mindfulness and balances skill-building for change with strategies that foster acceptance. In therapy, Allyson collaborates with clients to build awareness, identify helpful next steps, and make steady, sustainable shifts over time.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Allyson Klein have?
Allyson Klein has 25 years of experience providing therapy and mental health support.
Is Allyson Klein a licensed therapist?
Yes. Allyson Klein is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Her licenses include OR LCSW L10203 and CA LCSW 20815.
In which languages does Allyson Klein provide therapy?
Allyson Klein provides therapy in English.
Where is Allyson Klein located?
Allyson Klein is located in Oregon.
How can I work with Allyson Klein as my therapist?
You can work with Allyson Klein through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This makes it possible to choose a format that fits your comfort level and schedule.
Does Allyson Klein work with international clients?
No. Allyson Klein does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Allyson Klein cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Practical Approaches, Delivered Online
Allyson Klein draws from evidence-informed methods that focus on both insight and day-to-day tools. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients notice how patterns of thinking and behavior can influence mood and stress levels, and then practice more workable alternatives over time. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) builds skills for navigating intense emotions, improving relationships, and staying grounded, while balancing change with acceptance strategies. Mindfulness-based practices can also support greater awareness of thoughts and feelings, helping clients respond with more intention rather than reacting on autopilot.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Allyson collaborates with clients to clarify goals, understand what has and has not helped in the past, and choose strategies that fit the client’s needs and preferences. As therapy progresses, the plan can evolve to better match what the client is learning about themselves and what feels most useful.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit support into a busy schedule, continue work between sessions, and choose the format that feels most comfortable in the moment.