Alison is the Pediatric Behavioral Therapist and Senior Clinical Manager at Brightline. She is a Child and Adolescent Psychologist with a passion for working with multidisciplinary teams to find innovative, evidence-based strategies that meet the healthcare needs of youth and families. Alison has proficiency in psychology, research, psychotherapy, mental health, and psychological assessment.
There are a multitude of types of therapy for children that can help them lead a happier, healthier life. Here, experts outline the benefits of each.
Over time, the connection between fear and compulsive behaviors is broken. The feared thoughts, images and situations become less distressing, and the [child] is empowered to face these fears without the use of compulsions.