she’s nice but i’m not feeling any better you can say maybe i’m feeling worst than when i started therapy. no sure what it is.
Allison Sears, PMHNP
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Brightside Health
At a glance
Allison is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Brightside Health.
- 4.8 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Allison. View 8 reviews
- Great news, Allison is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Idaho, Colorado, and 5 more
Recent reviews
Sessions are very short. We were scheduled for 15 minutes and were only on for 8 minutes. Would feel better to have a bit more connection generally and discussion around new prescription suggestions.
More about Allison
- Less than 1 year's experience
- Female
- PMHNP
Allison is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She obtained her master’s degree from Gonzaga University. During her eight years of acute-care experience working in psychiatry at Billings Clinic, she participated in forming the Psychiatric Stabilization Unit and worked on the in-patient units providing therapeutic care to patients across the lifespan. She has broad experience in crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and suicide risk assessment and management. Allison now enjoys working out-patient to help clients manage their symptoms, obtain remission, and improve their quality of life. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, personality disorders, ADHD, PTSD, and insomnia. She is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and holistic services. She uses an evidence-based approach to treatment while tailoring care plans to unique needs. Her practice approach utilizes the recovery model, encouraging patients to be active participants in their care, their treatment goals and in creating their individualized idea of recovery. Allison resides in Montana. She has lived in Washington, Idaho, and Utah, making her familiar with these states and their surrounding areas. Allison believes in bringing psychiatric services to rural areas through telepsychiatry so all people have access to care. Allison does not perform assessments specifically for paperwork completion, such as FMLA paperwork, and does not perform court-ordered assessments. It is her personal policy that if leave paperwork is necessary, it will be determined after no less than 3 appointments.
Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, and related conditions through personalized Psychiatry and Therapy services available to all 50 states. Named the "best online psychiatry service" for 4 years in a row by such publications as Forbes, Healthline, Yahoo, VeryWellMind and Everyday Health among others.
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Psychiatry Consultation
Panic Attack
Burnout
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Insomnia
Mental Health Problem
Crisis Intervention
Suicide Prevention
ADD/ADHD
Substance Use Disorder
Addiction
Alcoholism
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Postpartum Depression
Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression
Trauma
Phobias
Treatment Approaches
- Prescription Medication
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Licenses
Allison Sears's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831764562.
- PMHNP · Idaho
- PMHNP · Colorado
- PMHNP · Montana
- PMHNP · Washington
- PMHNP · Wyoming
- PMHNP · Florida
- PMHNP · Utah
About online healthcare
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality care for a low flat fee without the high cost.
- Convenient.
- Get the care you need, when and where it works for you.
- Available now.
- No waiting lists. No phone calls. Just complete a short online assessment and get treatment in as little as 48 hours.
Brightside makes it easy to get professional help through secure video sessions, messaging, and personalized care plans. It’s ideal for people who want effective treatment without the hassle of commuting or scheduling delays. Starting at $95 per month, Brightside is typically far more affordable than traditional in-person care. Clinical studies show that Brightside’s evidence-based approach delivers real results: Most members see significant improvement within 12 weeks, many achieving full remission.
Reviews for Allison Sears
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
she’s nice but i’m not feeling any better you can say maybe i’m feeling worst than when i started therapy. no sure what it is.
Sessions are very short. We were scheduled for 15 minutes and were only on for 8 minutes. Would feel better to have a bit more connection generally and discussion around new prescription suggestions.
She’s great! Doesn’t need to do anything different !
She was great. I am disappointed that you cannot prescribe controlled substances. I would not recommend to anyone to sign up obviously if they need a controlled substance. But I get it.
She was great! Listened to what I felt I needed and agreed on that plan.
She was great, can’t think of anything to improve
Very thorough evaluation. I felt that all of my concerns were addressed and I was taken seriously and I have a plan which feels really great!
Allison is checking with contact support since we did not connect for my meeting today
Frequently asked questions
Does Allison Sears offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Allison Sears works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Allison Sears speak?
Allison Sears speaks English.
How many years of experience does Allison Sears have?
Allison Sears has less than 1 year of experience.
Where is Allison Sears licensed to practice?
Allison Sears is licensed to practice in Idaho, Colorado, Montana, Washington, Wyoming, Florida, and Utah.
Does Allison Sears accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Allison Sears does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Allison Sears offer?
Allison Sears offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Allison Sears?
Allison Sears can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Allison Sears?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.