ON THE BLOG

Small Truths About Healing & Growing

Hi, I’m Alison. I’m a therapist and fellow traveler on this journey of life. Through joy, pain, devastating loss, and transformation, I’ve come to trust deeply in our human capacity to heal and grow.

This blog is a cozy space where I share insights, stories, and reminders that you’re truly never alone. My hope is that these reflections help you feel seen, supported, and encouraged to move forward—one step at a time.

Please reach out if you'd like to have a conversation.

Alison Swisher, LMFT Alison Swisher, LMFT

Why Guilt is My Favorite Emotion.

I know—it might sound strange to call guilt a “favorite” emotion. Most of us try to avoid guilt- brush it aside, hide from it, or somehow drown it out.

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Alison Swisher, LMFT Alison Swisher, LMFT

Rethinking Impostor Syndrome: A Signal, Not a Sentence

Impostor syndrome is a term that has become part of our everyday language, but its experience is anything but casual. It’s that gnawing doubt that whispers, “I don’t belong here. I’m not good enough.

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