Allison Tilki

Allison specializes in treating children, teens, and adults through a blend of evidence-based practices including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness. She has an advanced certification in DBT and years of experience utilizing comprehensive DBT models to treat anxiety, depression, and borderline personality disorder. Allison has worked in a variety of settings providing care to children and teens including in Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), private practices, and schools.

Allison’s approach is solutions-oriented with a foundation in empathy and compassion. She believes that everyone thrives in a space in which they feel understood, respected, and empowered to make meaningful change. She works extensively with patients and their families to build an in-depth understanding of their core beliefs and emotions, without judgement, to find the function of their behaviors and facilitate effective change. Through this she often incorporate a Person in Environment (PIE) lens into her work. Rooted in mindfulness, she collaborates with her patients to build resilience and improve overall well being in a time sensitive manner. 

Her work is highly effective in treating teens struggling with self-injurious behaviors, suicidality, school avoidance, anger, and disruptive behaviors. Her goal is to meet each patient and family where they are at and help them navigate present overwhelming experiences to work towards healthier coping strategies and a renewed sense of hope. The paramount focus in her work is creating a safe and nurturing environment in which teens feel safe and supported in their journey to becoming the best version of themselves. When she is not working, Allison enjoys being outdoors walking, hiking, and exploring. She is a lover of food, art, and a good book.