Dr. Alison Alden earned her Ph.D. from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL where she focused on researching and treating anxiety. She then completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, working with patients suffering from severe mental illness and personality disorders. She has extensive training and experience in cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety, OCD, and mood disorders, and integrates mindfulness and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her practice. Dr. Alden has published several research articles and book chapters on anxiety, depression, and emotion regulation, and has presented talks and posters to state and national professional organizations. She has also taught in Northwestern University?s School of Continuing Studies. Dr. Alden is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and Anxiety and Depression Association of American (ADAA).
Philosophy of Care:
Dr. Alden approaches her work with warmth, flexibility, and gentle humor. Recognizing the incredible courage and strength that it takes for patients to overcome their anxiety, she believes that therapy begins with a strong and collaborative therapeutic relationship. Much of her work involves asking patients to directly face the thoughts and situations that scare them, and Dr. Alden strives to be in trenches facing these situations alongside them. She applies research-based, gold standard treatments based on a thorough understanding of the unique problems faced by each individual. Her ultimate goal is to help patients develop the skills and understanding to both overcome their current difficulties and better deal with whatever life may throw at them.
Special Interests:
Dr. Alden enjoys working with patients with all anxiety, obsessive-compulsive spectrum, and mood disorders. She is particularly skilled in working with adults and older adolescents and in helping individuals tackle social anxiety and panic disorder. In addition, she has experience treating adult ADHD and difficulties regulating emotions and/or relating to others.
Outside the office, Dr. Alden enjoys spending time with her husband and family and getting together with friends for regular game nights. She is also an avid reader and television enthusiast.
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