Parenting an Emotionally Dysregulated Teen

Alyson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of clinical experience in a variety of therapeutic settings. She has been intensively trained in multiple evidenced-based practices including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and mindfulness. Alyson has come to specialize in the treatment of adolescents with emotion dysregulation and suicidal behaviors and is deeply committed to ensuring that teens receive the highest quality clinical care through the use of up-to-date research and proven treatment methods. As Chief Clinical Officer for Evolve, Alyson’s mission is to strengthen and improve every aspect of Evolve’s clinical standards and practices and ensure that high quality evidence-based treatment is being provided. This includes enhancing the role of DBT skills training in all Evolve programs by ensuring staff have the appropriate training and mentorship to implement skills training most effectively. In addition, Alyson is committed to data-driven treatment and recently drove development and implementation of a robust outcomes assessment program at Evolve. Alyson believes that quality care should drive every decision at Evolve, aiming for excellence in all aspects of the client and family experience. Outside of her work at Evolve, Alyson enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, cooking, and taking care of her garden.