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Headshot of Allison Ussery, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Allison Ussery

Accepting New Clients
Online in California
Headshot of Allison Ussery, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
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Specialties
Specializes in
DepressionAnxietyRelationship IssuesLoss/GriefLGBTQIA related issues
General Expertise
Loss/GriefRace & Cultural IdentityAging related concernsArtists' mental healthDivorce & separationLGBTQIA related issuesPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)CouplesNeurodiversity
Treatment Approaches
Experiential TherapyGestalt TherapyEmotionally Focused TherapyExistential Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Individual Therapy
Serves Ages
ParentsYoung Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Seniors (65+)
Languages
English
Insurance & Fees
Insurances Accepted
AetnaBlue Shield of CaliforniaCignaAnthem Blue Cross CaliforniaCarelon Behavioral HealthHealth NetHumanaOptum
Cash Pay Rates/Out-of-Pocket
Individual Therapy:$150
Professional Background
Licensure
Under Supervision: Allison Ussery, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, #157106 is practicing under the supervision of Kathryn Bryan (California, LMFT, #43235) at Centered Individual and Family Counseling .
Please, note: A clinician listed as being “clinically supervised” is completing clinical hours toward their licensure. They have one or more fully licensed clinical supervisors that often have special training. They consult with their supervisor(s) on all of their cases.
Education
University of LaVerne, Master of Arts, Marriage and Family Therapists, 2025
California State Polytechnic University in Pomona, Bachelor of Science, Bachelors of Science in Psychology Minor in Philosophy, 2023
Work HistoryI’ve worked with adults and couples/ non-monogamous relationships of all ages 18 to 65 from all walks of life. You may feel like “too much,” “not enough,” or something mixed up in between. My work with the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities has been incredibly meaningful. Or maybe you identify, as some of my clients have, those who are sex workers, genderfluid, nonbinary, or polyamorous. Those who don't identify as such are equally welcome and worthy of care. I’m called to provide therapy that sheds light on what you find the most important and learn to explore what you find difficult. The work we do together can focus on grief, identity loss or struggle, chronic overthinking, difficulty with family, burnout, or prejudice at work, home, or school. I also specialize in polyamorous or non-monogamous relationships and spent much of my time writing, advocating and caring for this community. My approach for individuals and couples focuses on what you (and your partner(s) feel in the moment, in the room and in your environment. We will look at what things mean to you as you walk in your own individual shoes, not what you could or should be. If you do feel like you should or could be "better" we can work on what you want to improve but explore why that's important to you while learning to be a little kinder to yourself. We call this approach existential, humanistic, gestalt, relational and affirming. I believe in equity and decolonization. I use equitable and decolonized approaches that attempt to amend systematic discrimination and historical injustice and to bring to light those who are stigmatized or otherwise invisible. My joy comes from working with those who are different from me to learn from you as much as you learn about yourself in therapy. I believe in honoring your experience. Some parts of your life might be difficult or feel shameful to bring to light. I've worked with sex workers, non-monogamous relationships, people who struggle with anger and resentment, intense grief, ancestral and spiritual connections. All are welcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy. Allison Ussery, AMFT, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.