Alison is a wonderful counselor. She listens well and is good at understanding me in a multi dimensional way. She also came up with great strategies I could use to help my situations.
Dr. Alison Mell, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Alison is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Alison. View 72 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Arizona
Recent reviews
Alison Mell has been so responsive to me! She quickly provided insights into my concerns as though I've been sharing my history for months. She's opened my eyes and mind to things I had not considered. She points me back to God and His abundant grace which I did not think I was worthy of. I'm very thankful for this site and her help!
More about Alison
- 8 years' experience
- Female
- LPC
I am a licensed therapist in the state of Arizona with experience in many different types of struggles. I have my Ph.D in Psychology and Master's degree in Counseling. I have worked with individuals that range from ages 5 to 85 dealing with a variety of different life stages and problems. My specialties include anxiety, self-esteem, marriage/family struggles and relationships. However, I feel I am skilled in many other areas as well, and I absolutely love counseling!
I find myself being a very warm and genuine therapist that values the therapeutic relationship I have with my clients. I love to encourage others and build them up! I am not confrontational, but I do value honesty, and I provide honest feedback.
If you are ready to make a positive and lasting change in your life, or you just need someone to talk to, I would love to hear from you. I am very passionate about this work and I believe in the purpose that it serves.
I can't wait to begin this journey with you and I look forward to hearing from you!
Specialties
Licenses
Dr. Alison Mell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427403492.
- LPC · Arizona · LPC-16428 · Expires November 2024
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Dr. Alison Mell
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Alison is a wonderful counselor. She listens well and is good at understanding me in a multi dimensional way. She also came up with great strategies I could use to help my situations.
Alison Mell has been so responsive to me! She quickly provided insights into my concerns as though I've been sharing my history for months. She's opened my eyes and mind to things I had not considered. She points me back to God and His abundant grace which I did not think I was worthy of. I'm very thankful for this site and her help!
Alison is simply amazing, I have been in counseling on and off my whole life. I have never had a counselor like her, she is real and you don't feel like she is just ah-ha you through your session, she truly engages and cares what your going through. She shares her life experiences and you don't feel like your the only one going through rough patches. I have received more in 8 months than I have going for years to other counselors. I highly recommend Alison.
I knew I needed to work on issues I have not addressed for a very long time (if ever). I feel safe and confident with Alison’s assistance in my life journey. She is a blessing In my life.
Alison is so refreshing! She puts her faith first and she is so knowledgeable and experienced. She is very good at reading your feelings and meeting you where you are to help you move through your process at your pace. She's very kind and encouraging. I am so thankful that to have this experience with Alison! Thank you and God Bless you!
Alison Mell is amazing. She takes the time to listen and backs everything up with godly wisdom.
Alison Mell was such a great help! I truly am going to miss her. Unfortunately my finances are in a bind and I am unable to renew membership. To anyone seeking counseling, I highly recommend Alison. She listens, responds and truly cares.
I enjoy my counseling with Alison Mell. I like how I can email her and respond to her any time I want to, unlimited. Alison is very gentle in her approach, suggestions and challenges, and shares her own experiences as well. I really feel like she is getting to know me and the challenges in my life and is helping me to get focused on my issues and work on them. It's been pretty painless so far which is really something considering how painful the issues were.
Alison is so wonderful at what she does. Taking the time to understand my story and where I come from and responding back in a timely manner. I would highly recommend her!
She has been amazingly supportive. I had no intention of ever finding a counselor that was not Christian. I can recommend her 100%. Because I have dealt with a narcissistic personality disorder for years, I did not know what to expect with Alison. She has exceeded my expectations and her knowledge of NPD is high and she does know what trauma that I have lived through.
I have never had a therapist that really gets where I am coming from. I have always felt like I really have to explain in great detail or not bring it up at all because there aren’t any words for this. Literally, my first time talking to Alison Mell she understood. She really gets it. I feel like not only does she understand but she cares. I am thankful for her.
Alison is a great listener and provides extremely helpful next steps!
I can say at this point I have full confidence in Alison. I trust her and feel comfortable with her. She is non-judgmental and supportive. Alison seems to grasp my situation and gives a helpful perspective.
Alison is super easy to chat with via email and over the phone. She uses her own experiences to help me through mine which is comforting because I know they're proven methods. It's also nice we small talk here and there which is something I wouldn't do in a regular session because I'd be too worried about the time left on the clock. It just makes for a more relaxion 'session'. She's great. I'd highly recommend her to any of my friends or family!
Allison has be extremely helpful to me in the toughest part of my life. She has helped me to discover factors that have led me to this point and has helped me rediscover myself as I continue to build my relationship with God. She is upfront and honest, one of the qualities I appreciate most about her, and she is passionate about what she does and compassionate about my situation. This is my first time receiving counseling of any sort and I couldn't be more pleased with the treatment I am receiving.
Dr. Mell is extremely compassionate and approachable. She is also very intuitive and makes it clear that she really listens to you. She takes her time to ensure she answers every question thoroughly. Dr. Mell doesn't hesitate to ask for clarification whenever needed to make sure she really understands the communication so she can respond accordingly. I couldn't ask for a better therapist for my needs.
Great
I love my counselor. I've been working with her for years and she's been a great help in my development.
Ive been working with Alison for a few years now. I love that I can text, email my thoughts even if its random and she picks up what Im feeling. She gives great insight and helps me think through my issue to help me get to a better place.
I have been meeting with Alison for nearly 2 years, she has saved my sanity and helped me find solid ground on many occasions. She can empathize and help you see through the muck to find a better path, I would recommend her to anyone.
Amazing
I appreciate how Alison knows me and tailors what she says to fit me, acknowledging what an ideal scenario might be, but also acknowledging why that may not work for me, so giving me alternative ideas.
She's great highly recommend Alison.
Alison has helped me find clarity with many issues in a very short time. She is pleasant and easy to work with but firm enough to call me out on my stuff when needed.
She is awesome!
Alison is fantastic, realistic, and extremely helpful. Her insights are very real world applicable and founded in logic, not hypotheticals. I very much enjoy the perspective she brings.
I've been working with Alison for a couple of years now. I can't even find the words that would appropriately describe the magnitude of the impact her counseling has had. I absolutely trust her and I can't recommend her enough.
Alison has helped me begin to thrive again. She is compassionate and caring. I never felt judged by her, but encouraged and supported to be better. Thanks, Alison!
Empathetic and genuine counselor.
I have had her for a couple of years now. She is very sweet and very attentive to what is bothering or wrong and full of information. I had a hard time acclimating to counseling but she made me feel like I wasn’t as off as I thought I was. She is an honest awesome person that really cares and she helped me a lot. Would recommend her to anyone who needs someone to talk to.
She is personable, precise, intuitive and fun
Allison has been instrumental in helping me resolve my personal conflicts. She actively listens with compassion and empathy. Allison provides constructive feedback and suggestions, and is willing to share her personal experiences as they relate to my issues. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of counseling.
Alison has been an amazing help to me. I have recommended her and BetterHelp to others.
Alison is amazing! She shows up when no one else does. She digs deep into your issues and comes up with several different solutions to help you get through them. When I've felt like no one else was around, I'd get a notification saying I had a message from Alison. She was even there when I wasn't. Shes kind, caring, positive and responds quickly. I can tell that she's very passionate about helping others find their way, thier way. I definitely don't tell her enough, or maybe at all, but I truly appreciate her and I'm grateful to have her here in my overwhelming life. Thank you Alison for all you do!
I am happy with Alison Mell and we do communicate well. I had to drop the therapy for a while because of the cost but I am happy that we can email again each other. Alison Mell has been a wonderful help to me and it does help keep me positive, out of a depressing home life. She does work hard to help you.
Alison is so helpful and effective. She provides me with a lot of information and helps keep me grounded during hard times.
Alison has been an excellent resource for working out the plethora of issues that come with being bipolar, depressed, and anxious all the time. She has helped me process real life trauma and the day the day while providing a safe and bonjudgment environment for me to share. I am very grateful for her help and have noticed improvement and growth in my coping mehanisms since my time with her.
Alison is great! She always messages me even when I've neglected her. She is so understanding and great at offering solutions when I want them. I have yet to do a phone session but the messaging is absolutely incredible!
Alison is an angel in my life and BetterHelp is the clouds where she stands in order to help me. I couldn't be happier with the flawless and professional service, I just wished all my loved ones would count on this level of support into their lives.
Alison takes her work very seriously. She has a very comfortable vibe that allows her clients to dig deep inside their mental space. She cares through her detailed feedback in messages. Alison has been a great person to talk to.
I have made great strides towards a healthier life and have already recommended BetterHelp to people I know who are having their own struggles.
Alison is amazing. It is really hard for me to put into words how much she’s helped me. She is compassionate, understanding and so so helpful. I only wish I had signed up for BetterHelp sooner! Thank you so much for your help thus far on my journey. :)
So far I am really happy with Alison. I was expecting so much less when I signed up for this service, my first experience with counseling of any kind. She is intelligent, intuitive, and not afraid to tell it like it is, exactly what I believe I've needed.
I am always amazed at how much progress I make after talking with Alison. It seems like a friendly chat but my life is quickly becoming healthy. Alison is real, honest and open and I appreciate all the help she has given me.
Friendly, helpful and has actually helped me make strides when it comes to how I handle certain situations, always has good insight and ideas to keep me going down the right path.
I am very pleased with Alison's efforts. My situation is very challenging but she never failed to be encouraging and offer support and advise. She is very talented and i am thankful for her counsel.
Alison has helped me tremendously in ever way. I would recommend her to anyone, she is kind and caring, and she listens well. She also gives amazing advice and perspective.
A wonderful ear to vent to. She can slice through my waves of emotions and pick out the true issues. It's so wonderfully refreshing!
Alison has helped guide me towards a better perspective on life. Her job isn’t to cure me but what she has done is help me realize I can get past this and the fact she doesn’t judge me, is a nice feeling.
We have learned a lot and I hope that we can continue making positive change!
I love this! Messaging with Alison helped make the best use of my time when we had our first call. I will never go back to traditional therapy because I have found my counselor through BetterHelp!
Alison has been great at providing information to support me and it will be extremely beneficial moving forward to allow me to build a solid foundation.
Alison is great. She understood my concerns and provided thoughtful and helpful responses.
Allison is amazing. She listens, understands, and empathizes. It is great to know that she is always there for me.
Alison asks the right questions, is very helpful and encourages weekly phone chats. She is an easy person to talk to and makes things easy to understand. She helps in a way unique to the individual.
I was pleasantly surprised at how well our phone session went. Alison is very insightful and a great counselor.
My first time to get help, but Alison made it easy for me. She talks and cares like a sister, straightforward but helpful and caring. What I'm going through isn't easy, but I can tell she holds my hand in this journey. Thank you Alison! ❤️
Alison has been amazing and really helped me start working through a traumatic experience from my past. I was able to open up to her after a short time and feel safe talking to her. I would highly recommend her.
Alison is one of the best counselors I've ever had including ones that I've seen in person. She asks me questions so we can try to find the root of my problems, she engages me in conversation and I feel she genuinely cares about me and what I'm going through. She's a great counselor and I feel lucky to have found her!
This is my first experience with a therapist and I am beyond impressed. Alison has really helped me to get clarity on my life and the challenges I have been facing. She is very quick at responding to! I would highly recommend BetterHelp and Alison to anyone who asks. Best money I have spent in a while!
Alison has been great. She replies quickly and thoughtfully. I felt lighter after our first conversation.
Alison is very attentive to my needs. Great listener and will give advice as to move forward.
Alison is great; she's attentive in all the right ways and has great suggestions on how to break through. She's gentle in her approach, asking plenty of questions to understand but then provides resources and support to help you along the way. She's been a pleasure to work with.
Alison is amazing! I'd never worked with counselor before, and feel so lucky that to find a great fit on the first try. She's insightful and kind and just really easy to talk with. I also appreciate that she usually has ideas of things I can do outside of our sessions to expand and build on what we've talked about. She has been a fresh breath of air into my spirit.
I had a great experience with Alison, she always listened very carefully, was very encouraging and gave good advice. I would definitely recommend her.
Alison is fantastic! I was a little hesitant because of the screens separating us, but she really seems to understand and has helped me a lot in just a little bit of time. I wasn't sure if I was going to go beyond the "free week", but I chose to because she is super responsive and honestly cares.
Alison has been patient and thoughtful and has a friendly, personable manner.
Alison Mell is patient, caring, and she is a responsible therapist. What she has provided me is good so far. She makes me feel comfortable, she listens, and gives good suggestions.
I have only been working with Alison for a couple of weeks but it has been really helpful. She is very kind, dedicated and it is easy to talk to her about anything without feeling judged. She also offers Christian counselling (but without forcing it on you) which has been great.
I really like talking to her. Alison has been a great help and is completely understanding and willing to help me out with what I'm going through.
Allison has been kind and very helpful.
She is very attentive and resourceful.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Alison Mell offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. Alison Mell works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Dr. Alison Mell speak?
Dr. Alison Mell speaks English.
How many years of experience does Dr. Alison Mell have?
Dr. Alison Mell has 8 years of experience.
Where is Dr. Alison Mell licensed to practice?
Dr. Alison Mell is licensed to practice in Arizona.
Does Dr. Alison Mell accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Dr. Alison Mell accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
How can I communicate with Dr. Alison Mell?
Dr. Alison Mell can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Dr. Alison Mell?
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