Dr. Alison Draisin
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Let's Connect (206) 533-3792
My ideal clients are curious, self-aware individuals seeking meaningful change. I work with people navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and major life transitions, as well as healthcare providers and healers needing space for renewal. I also support individuals and partners exploring consensual BDSM, kink, and power exchange dynamics, including communication, boundaries, identity exploration, shame reduction, and relational trust. Together, we cultivate clarity, resilience, authenticity, and lasting transformation.
I offer integrative psychotherapy that blends traditional talk therapy with mindfulness, somatic practices, and trauma-informed care, with a strong focus on attachment and solutions-oriented work. Together, we explore patterns shaped by relationships and life experiences while identifying practical tools that support meaningful change. When appropriate, I in
Healing begins in relationship. I offer a warm, grounded space where you can feel seen, supported, and understood. If you’re navigating pain, transition, or seeking deeper meaning, we’ll work together to uncover your inner strengths. You don’t have to do this alone—I invite you to reach out when you’re ready.
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Let's Connect (206) 533-3792
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- First Choice Health | FCH
- Healthcare Management Administrators
- LifeWise
- Medicare
- Meritain Health
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Premera Blue Cross
- Regence
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LH00011046 Alison Draisin
- In Practice for 33 years
- Certificate from AIMS Institute- Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Provider Training 2018
- Certificate from Synaptic Institute-Psilocybin Facilitator 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Behavioral Issues
- Stress
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Cancer
- cannabis assisted therapy
- Child
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Polyamory & ENM
- psychedelic assisted therapy
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Trauma and PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cannabis Assisted Psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Expressive Arts
- Family Systems
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychedelic Psychotherapy;
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
Location
Additional Location
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(206) 533-3792