I Am Here To Help
Through Counseling, We'll Turn Painful Moments into Opportunities for Healing, Empowering You to Create the Life You Want to Live.
I Embrace A Holistic Approach With My Clients
​My counseling approach can be described as integrative, working within a framework of trauma-informed care to meet the individual needs of each client. I may use various approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness-based interventions, parts work, and strengths-focused feminist perspective.
Sometimes life experiences can be difficult and often painful, which leads us to feeling stuck and unsure what to do. Counseling is a way to understand these stuck feelings and to find support in making the changes you want for yourself. You might be dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, or general life stress. Individual counseling at Yarrow can provide the tools needed to start moving forward.
Your Counselor
Hi! I'm Allison Poletti. It's lovely to meet you.
I love the Pacific Northwest! Born and raised here, I love so much of what this region has to offer. Camping, hiking, backpacking, and gardening are just some of the activities I enjoy throughout the year. When not outdoors, I get my creativity on with cooking new recipes or arts and crafts. I love learning, so you will also often find me amid stacks of books on various new topics I'm jazzed about. I'm a firm believer in holistic health, so I invest in my own physical, emotional, and spiritual development.
My Professional Background
I earned a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Corban University in 2005 and a Masters Degree in Counseling from George Fox University in 2008. I have 18 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in both community mental health and private settings. I use a person-centered, strength-based perspective to explore how life experiences, thoughts, and feelings impact behavior. Through counseling, you can transform painful emotions into starting points for healing and move forward with the life you want.

Here Are The Steps To Begin The Process of Healing
I look forward to meeting you and working together toward your goals
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Initial Consultation
We begin with a brief consultation to determine if we're a good fit for each other.
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Assessment Session
During this session, we'll explore why you're seeking counseling and establish goals for our work together.
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60 minutes
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Paperwork and Insurance
We'll discuss payment options, including our private pay rate of $185/hr, and check insurance eligibility if applicable.
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In Office or Telehealth
In-person sessions are held at my Salem, Oregon counseling office. Telehealth sessions are also available via a HIPAA-compliant video platform for your convenience and confidentiality.

