- Years in practice
- 8
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Allisa
Allisa Clodfelter is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Ohio. She blends clinical counseling with life and performance coaching to help people move from where they are to where they want to be. Her style is warm and approachable, and she often adapts techniques used by elite performers to everyday challenges.
She helps individuals and partners understand patterns that keep them stuck. That can mean learning calmer ways to handle triggers, improving communication during conflict, or managing addictive behaviors.
Background and approach
She also supports people through divorce and separation and helps those rebuilding after relationship strain. Allisa brings practical experience from work with athletes, executives, and parents. She draws on her background in special education and child development to support parents who want clearer routines and more peace at home.
She also uses coaching strategies to sharpen performance and manage anxiety related to competition or work. Her training includes a Master of Arts in clinical counseling from Xavier University and additional graduate coursework in school psychology and child development. She spent two years in internship work within addiction treatment and has eight years of clinical practice experience.
Sessions incorporate straightforward, evidence-informed tools such as cognitive strategies and motivational interviewing. She aims to make therapy relevant and doable, focusing on specific skills and small changes that add up over time.
What Allisa works with
Everything Allisa lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Allisa helps people with.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Divorce and separation
- Impulsivity
- Narcissism
- Women's issues
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Allisa uses evidence-informed techniques adapted for everyday life. Cognitive approaches help people spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, improve mood, and support clearer decision making. Motivational interviewing focuses on building a person's own reasons for change and can be especially useful for addictive behaviors and career transitions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with clients to identify goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what is helpful. That might mean blending cognitive tools with coaching steps or emphasizing motivational work during certain stages of change.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people read facial cues and practice skills in real time, phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in, and live chat or text sessions suit quick problem-solving or ongoing check-ins between meetings. These options make it easier to fit counseling into busy family, work, or training schedules while maintaining steady progress.
Questions people ask about Allisa
What concerns can be addressed in sessions?
She works with people around addictions, relationships, parenting, self-esteem, and career issues. Additional focus areas include divorce and separation, impulsivity, narcissism, and women's issues.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is practical and coach-like while remaining clinical. Sessions focus on learning skills, changing patterns, and using performance techniques for everyday life.
What is her clinical background?
She holds a Master of Arts in clinical counseling from Xavier University and has eight years of experience in clinical practice plus two years of internship work in addiction treatment.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, listed as LPCC, and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and starting therapy work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
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