Alison Seponara MS, LPC

Alison Seponara MS, LPC 🪷 Holistic integrative psychologist & midlife dating guide | 💓 Anxiety healer | 💬 Sharing honest, raw insights on what works (and what doesn’t).
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Alison Seponara, MS, LPC is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in PA. Alison specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness with women who struggle with anxiety related to a life transition & also works closely helping children with special needs. Along with her private practice, Alison has created a health and wellness social media brand with over 520,000 followers (and growing). Her Instagram page, known as , is all about helping raise awareness for mental health and anxiety disorders while learning how to heal anxiety from the inside out. Alison provides her healing expertise as a psychologist while also sharing her own anxiety healing journey. Alison also hosts The Anxiety Chicks Podcast where she and a registered dietitian explore all things anxiety healing while keeping it REAL...including their own struggles with mental health! Alison brings her expertise as a healing professional to the conversation while discussing the tools and strategies needed to heal the anxious mind. Along with her healing platforms, Alison has created The Anxiety Healing School, a catalogue of online anxiety healing courses to help rewire the anxious brain…right in your own home! Alison’s mission is to help those from around the world feel less alone in their anxiety and offer awareness and education in mental health.

Chance are if youre seeing this post you’ve felt anxious about feeling anxious at some point in your healing journey. It...
11/03/2025

Chance are if youre seeing this post you’ve felt anxious about feeling anxious at some point in your healing journey. It’s that endless cycle where your brain won’t let go, and suddenly, you’re spiraling even more. It’s exhausting, frustrating, and makes you feel completely out of control. But here’s the truth…this cycle can be broken.

You can retrain your brain to stop feeding the spiral, and I want to help you start. It’s with one of my favorite exercises 👉 Socratic Questioning. With practice, this exercise can help interrupt automatic worry loops, strengthen cognitive flexibility, and create space for clarity over anxiety.

Drop “IT’S ME” in the comments, and I’ll send you my Socratic Questioning worksheet from to practice rewiring the anxious brain for yourself ❤️

xoxo,

Ever get anxious about feeling anxious? It’s that endless cycle where your brain won’t let go, and suddenly, you’re spir...
11/03/2025

Ever get anxious about feeling anxious? It’s that endless cycle where your brain won’t let go, and suddenly, you’re spiraling even more. It’s exhausting, frustrating, and makes you feel completely out of control. But here’s the truth—this cycle can be broken.

You can retrain your brain to stop feeding the spiral, and I want to help you start. It’s with one of my favorite exercises - Socratic Questioning. With practice, this exercise can help interrupt automatic worry loops, strengthen cognitive flexibility, and create space for clarity over anxiety.

Drop “IT’S ME” in the comments, and I’ll send you my go-to worksheet from for Clinician’s to practice rewiring the anxious brain! And don’t forget to follow for more anxiety-healing tools. 💛

11/02/2025

I wish I knew about this simple pose when I was younger….especially in my 20s, when anxiety lived in my body and I didn’t even realize it.

Back then, I thought I had to think my way out of anxiety. No one ever told me that the body keeps what the mind can’t process….and that something as simple as child’s pose could help release it.

When you fold forward, rest your forehead down, and finally let yourself breathe, your body gets the message: you’re safe now.
And that’s when it starts to let go…all the emotions, tension, and energy you’ve been holding onto for years.

If you’ve ever felt like your anxiety is trapped in your chest, your stomach, or your throat… try this.

How to lean into the release:
• Find a quiet spot and rest your forehead on the mat or a pillow.

• Let your arms fall naturally — there’s no right way to do this.

• Take slow belly breaths and feel your back expand.

• If emotion comes up, let it. Cry, sigh, breathe — this is your body exhaling what it’s been holding.

• Stay for a few minutes, then come up slowly with a hand over your heart.

The more you practice this, the safer your body feels to let go. You’re not broken…your body just needs to know it’s finally allowed to relax.

✨ Save this for your healing toolkit and try it the next time your anxiety feels stuck in your body.

xoxo,

What you call “anxiety” might actually be a trauma response. Your body learned to stay alert, anticipate danger, and kee...
11/01/2025

What you call “anxiety” might actually be a trauma response. Your body learned to stay alert, anticipate danger, and keep everyone else calm — because at one point, that’s what kept you safe.

Now, those same responses show up as overthinking, tension, and the constant need to feel in control.

It’s not weakness, it’s your nervous system trying to protect you from old pain. Healing means showing your body it’s safe to rest again.

If you can relate, comment “TOOLS” and i’ll send you over 100 holistic ways to help regulate the nervous system.

xoxo,

November always feels like a month to look back and see how far you’ve come, what you’ve made it through, and how much y...
11/01/2025

November always feels like a month to look back and see how far you’ve come, what you’ve made it through, and how much you’ve grown, even if you didn’t notice it happening.

🍁 Before jumping into goals or “new year energy,” let yourself be here for a moment…in this space of gratitude.

🍂 Here are a few gentle ways to reflect in the month of November:

1. Write about what you’ve overcome.
Think of the hardest moments this year and how you got through them. Give yourself credit for being strong.

2. Let go of what feels heavy.
Notice any habits, thoughts, or relationships that no longer feel right. It’s okay to release them.

3. Create a small ritual to close this chapter.
Light a candle, take a walk, or write a short letter to this year. Sometimes closure is simple.

4. Set gentle intentions instead of goals.
Think about how you want to feel — calm, peaceful, present, or connected.

5. Remember that you made it here.
You’ve faced another year of change and healing. That deserves to be recognized.

🫶 What’s one thing this year taught you about yourself?

xoxo,

When you hit your 40s, something shifts. You stop chasing approval. You stop explaining your choices. And you start real...
10/31/2025

When you hit your 40s, something shifts. You stop chasing approval. You stop explaining your choices. And you start realizing that your peace is the most valuable thing you own.

It’s not that you don’t care anymore. It’s that you finally care more about your energy… your boundaries… and the woman you’re becoming.

That’s the IDGAF era — calm, grounded, and free. 🌿

And if you’re in that same season, craving connection with women who truly get it…
you belong in The Single Sisters Circle.

💃🏻 Launching Nov 9 👉 Link in bio!

If you told me to walk into a haunted house full of my 8th-grade bullies… I’d probably rather face the ghosts. 👻Eighth g...
10/30/2025

If you told me to walk into a haunted house full of my 8th-grade bullies… I’d probably rather face the ghosts. 👻

Eighth grade was one of the hardest years of my life. I still remember that sinking feeling walking into school…the whispers, the looks, the way my stomach would knot up before first period. I felt completely alone.

Even at 45, those memories still live somewhere inside me. It’s wild how certain moments stay lodged in your body. Sometimes I think about how lucky I was that there wasn’t social media back then. At least I could come home, shut my door, and escape for a little while.

Kids today don’t even get that. The bullying follows them everywhere…in texts, group chats, and comment sections that never turn off.

We don’t talk enough about how much that kind of pain shapes you. How it seeps into the way you see yourself, your worth, your place in the world. It takes years, sometimes decades, to rewrite those stories.

The truth is, what happened to you wasn’t your fault. The pain you went through was real, but it doesn’t get to tell your story anymore. You do.

If you’ve ever felt haunted by the things people said about you growing up, you’re not alone. ❤️‍🩹

If you or someone you know is struggling, you can call or text 988 for free 24/7 support.

xoxo,

10/30/2025

I wish more people talked about how many of us with anxiety often say “I’m fine” as a learned survival skill. The truth is, we’re not fine. Were usually exhausted, overstimulated, or scared of being too much.

When you’ve spent years holding it together, keeping the peace, or managing anxiety on your own, your body learns to protect you through shutdown or dissociation.

Healing starts when we notice that moment and gently remind ourselves:
✨ It’s safe to slow down.
✨ It’s safe to feel.
✨ It’s ok not to be ok.

If this hits home, share some support in the comments below 🕊️

xoxo,

Anxiety doesn’t just live in your mind…it lives in your body. Sometimes it’s the exhaustion that greets you the moment y...
10/28/2025

Anxiety doesn’t just live in your mind…it lives in your body. Sometimes it’s the exhaustion that greets you the moment you wake up. Or the tight chest, the brain fog, the ache in your shoulders that won’t let go.

It’s the constant tension, the irritability, the need to pull away from everyone just to breathe. And then comes the guilt - wondering why you can’t just “snap out of it.”

But nothing’s wrong with you. Your body is simply asking for safety, rest, and compassion.

How does anxiety show up for you lately? 💭

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🚨Telling someone with anxiety to “just think positive” doesn’t solve the problem. It can actually make them feel more is...
10/26/2025

🚨Telling someone with anxiety to “just think positive” doesn’t solve the problem. It can actually make them feel more isolated and misunderstood. Anxiety isn’t a switch you can turn off with a positive thought—it’s a complex emotional experience that requires understanding, empathy, and proper support.

💝Instead of offering quick fixes, let’s show compassion and patience. Listen to their struggles, validate their feelings, and be there for them. True healing comes from a place of love and understanding, not from dismissive advice.

💝Remember, it’s okay to not be okay, and seeking help is a sign of strength. Together, we can create a more compassionate world where everyone feels seen and supported.

Let’s raise awareness and support each other. Share this post to spread the message and help break the stigma around anxiety. Together, we can make a difference. 💪

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Meet Alison

I have worked in the field of psychology for over 10 years and I am so grateful to be helping others feel hopeful and positive about their future. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s Degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology and a Certification in School Counseling in Pennsylvania. My specializations include work with children, teens, and adults of all ages and across a number of therapeutic settings including education, private practice, outpatient, & residential. I believe this has led to my unique approach in treating individuals based on their own needs while being a guiding force towards self-awareness and growth. I have an extensive experience working with women struggling with anxiety or depression related to life transitions or life event including trauma, infertility, post-partum, divorce, career, etc. I also specialize in work with children with special needs including ADHD, Autism, and Anxiety (social anxiety, performance anxiety, OCD, panic attacks). I also run multiple therapy groups focusing on Self-Esteem, Bereavement, Anger Management, Impulse Control, & Trauma. My therapeutic work highlights an individual’s strengths built upon a holistic approach, with an emphasis in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). As a cognitive therapist, I guide clients towards finding awareness within themselves that helps them gain insight on thought patterns that may have become upsetting or troublesome. This helps empower clients to create their own change and break negative thought patterns while discovering a life that leads to new possibilities. I believe the best therapeutic relationship is built upon trust and non-judgement, which provides clients with a safe environment and produces successful outcomes. I offer free 20-minute phone consultations for anyone seeking help, those uncertain about the therapeutic process, or those with general questions.