ALLISON WAITE THERAPY
“Healing is less about becoming someone new, and more about remembering who you truly are.”
THE
METHOD
In her practice, Allison draws from a range of therapeutic approaches to honor each client’s unique style, pace, and needs. Her integrative work may include Psychodynamic Therapy, EMDR, Client-Centered Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Mindfulness-based practices—woven together with care to support deep healing and lasting change.
Allison's method may include the following therapy techniques:
EMDR
(Eye Movement Desensitization
Reprocessing Therapy)
CLIENT CENTERED
THERAPY
MINDFULNESS
PRACTICES
OFFERINGS
EMDR SESSION
TELE-COUNSELING SESSION
Tele-Counseling offers a practical option for those who
don't have the ability to come in for regular sessions.
Tele-Counseling is done in combination with occasional face to face sessions.
*Tele-Counseling is done through HIPPA compliant video and audio means.
*Tele communication is done within the state of California.
50 Min / 80 Min / 100 Min
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma. EMDR includes a set of standardized protocols that incorporates techniques and elements from many different treatment approaches.
50 Min / 80 Min / 100 Min
Allison is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and EMDR practitioner in private practice, with over 13 years of experience helping individuals heal from trauma, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with their most authentic selves.
Her approach is grounded, compassionate, and insight-driven—blending deep attunement with a calm, direct style. Drawing from modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and psychodynamic therapy, Allison helps clients explore the parts of themselves that carry pain, protection, and resilience. Her work supports clients in unburdening old wounds and cultivating greater clarity, calm, and self-leadership.
A lifelong learner, Allison is committed to staying at the forefront of trauma-informed care. She regularly pursues advanced training in areas such as attachment, nervous system regulation, and mind-body integration.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services with an emphasis in Mental Health and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. Allison is an active member of professional organizations including the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) and the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA).
MEET ALLISON
In her practice, Allison supports clients in cultivating self-awareness, healing, and empowerment through an integrative, client-centered approach. She draws from a variety of evidence-based modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), psychodynamic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and humanistic (client-centered) principles. Allison recognizes that each individual is unique and deeply values offering personalized care that honors each client’s specific needs, strengths, and pace.
Specializing in trauma, grief and loss, and interpersonal relationship challenges, Allison offers a compassionate and grounded space for clients to explore and process painful experiences, shift longstanding patterns, and move toward a more authentic and fulfilling way of living. She believes that deep self-awareness—understanding the inner world of thoughts, feelings, and parts—can be a powerful foundation for change, helping clients align their inner experience with how they show up in the world.
​"We meet ourselves time and again in a thousand disguises on the path of life.”
– Carl Jung
CONTACT
Allison Waite, MFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
License No. 100610
Located in beautiful Newport Beach.
Enjoy ample free parking during your visit!
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