Allison Grubbs
(She/Her) Founder, Therapist, Consultant
I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, and families. Some areas of special interest and training include, developmental & complex trauma, anxiety, self-worth, perfectionism, making friends, attachment styles, love addiction, grief associated with being childless not by choice, and coaching parents of teens.
My journey to becoming a social worker started in an art room. I attended NCSU's College of Design, which led to teaching high school art for several years. Teaching allowed me to find my calling as a therapist and consultant. I graduated from the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Social work in 2008, and have since pursued certifications in Addictions, Self-Compassion, the work of Dr. Brené Brown, and yoga as a healing modality. I also have specific training in Emotionally Focused Individual and Family Therapy which is based on attachment theory as well as AEDP, an experiential therapy model that helps heal trauma through corrective emotional experiences.
I also continue to do my own work in therapy on a regular basis, and regularly seek professional consultation from peers and mentors.
About Allison
Training
Bachelors in Art and Design from North Carolina State University's College of Design
Masters of Social Work (MSW) from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's School of Social Work
Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) through Duke Integrative Medicine
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Interpersonal Process Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
In-training as a Somatic Experiencing© Practitioner (SEP) for trauma healing and resilience
Trained in Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) and Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) by Dr. Sue Johnson
Polyvagal-informed practice (integrating the nervous system and how it works)—Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges and Deb Dana
Certifications
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS)
Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS)
Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator (CDFW)-Trained in 2013 directly by Dr. Brené Brown
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) trained therapist (Level 1), in AEDP Supervision with Certified AEDP Therapist
Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200)
Experience
In practice as a clinical social worker since 2006
Experience in working with, and very affirming of, the LGBTQIA+ community
Experience in working with, and very affirming of neurodiversity (autism, ADHD, Highly Sensitive People)
Current Adjunct Professor at the NCSU College of Design— Design Inquiry, Resilience and Growth from Failure, Polyvagal Theory in Teaching and Learning
Former High School Art Teacher