Allison Stahl
Online & In-Person
About Allison
I have been practicing pediatric mental health therapy for over 10 years. I approach therapy with kids by using play, creative techniques, and games to help kids feel comfortable and open up. I'd love to meet with your family and see how we can help your child and your family be the healthiest version of themselves.
Out-of-Network Cost
$40 - 150 per session
Sliding scale
Approaches · Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
How does cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) work and how can it help?
I like to say that CBT is about examining how our thoughts affect our feelings and actions. If we change any of these things, the other two will also change.
Specialties · Anxiety
How do you work with clients with anxiety?
I help kids with anxiety by teaching them easy skills they can use to manage anxiety. They then will practice these skills between sessions. We also talk about what is making the child anxious and use logic to examine how likely these stressors are to happen.
About Me
Why did you become a therapist, and what motivates you to continue?
I have always loved kids, especially those who follow their own beat and don’t color inside the lines. I started out as a camp counselor when I was 19. Kids are fun, they’re funny, and they’re smart.
I am motivated to continue by the resilience of the kids I work with every day.
About Me
For people that are hesitant to try therapy, what do you wish you could tell them?
Therapy is a great way to lay out your struggles and sort through them with someone who just wants to find the best way to make sense of it all.
About Me
What does a typical session with you tend to look like?
I check in with the family to see what things have arisen since our last session. Next, the child and I typically meet 1-1 and might play, read, or do art or a creative activity while we learn new skills. Finally, we go over any skills that need practiced at home with an adult.
Location
815 E 63rd Place
Indianapolis, Indiana 46220
Specialties
Anger ManagementAnxietyGriefSelf EsteemStressTrauma and PTSD
Client Focuses
ToddlerChildren (6-10)PreteenTeen
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Dialectical Behavior (DBT)EclecticParent-Child Interaction (PCIT)