Alison Seponara MS, LPC

Alison Seponara MS, LPC 🔅Supporting anxious women through big life shifts
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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.

Just a friendly reminder…anxiety isn’t “all in your head.” It lives in the body.The tight chest. The dizziness. The some...
01/22/2026

Just a friendly reminder…anxiety isn’t “all in your head.” It lives in the body.

The tight chest. The dizziness. The something’s wrong feeling…even when the tests are normal.

That doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means your nervous system hasn’t felt safe yet.

Healing anxiety = teaching safety, not forcing calm.

🤍 Save this for the days your body needs reassurance.

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01/21/2026

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Truth is…If anxiety feels physical, it’s because it is.Your body isn’t broken. It’s been protecting you the only way it ...
01/21/2026

Truth is…If anxiety feels physical, it’s because it is.

Your body isn’t broken. It’s been protecting you the only way it knows how.

Healing is learning safety again, not forcing calm.

If this landed, you’re not alone.Nothing is wrong with you. You’ve just been carrying a lot for a long time. ❤️
01/21/2026

If this landed, you’re not alone.
Nothing is wrong with you. You’ve just been carrying a lot for a long time. ❤️

01/20/2026

The best medicine ☺️❤️

🚨 Words matter…especially when someone is struggling with their mental health. 🚨What we say can either help someone feel...
01/19/2026

🚨 Words matter…especially when someone is struggling with their mental health. 🚨

What we say can either help someone feel seen, safe, and supported… or unintentionally make them feel dismissed and alone. If you love someone with anxiety, depression, or emotional overwhelm, how you respond truly matters more than you think.

If you’ve ever wondered what to say (and what not to say) when someone is having a hard mental health day, this is for you.

💬 Comment SUPPORT and I’ll share compassionate phrases you can use instead.

xoxo,
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You know that urge to hurry even when there’s nothing to rush for? That’s not random. It’s often a false alarm in your n...
01/18/2026

You know that urge to hurry even when there’s nothing to rush for? That’s not random. It’s often a false alarm in your nervous system.

As we get older, anxiety can feel louder in the body. There’s more awareness of time, health, and responsibility. So when stress hits, your body reacts like something urgent is happening…even when you’re safe.

Anxiety activates the fight-or-flight response. Adrenaline kicks in. Your heart races. Your mind searches for a problem to fix. And your body says: Move. Hurry. Do something.

You’re not overreacting.
Your nervous system is just misfiring — trying to protect you.

Here’s how to gently bring yourself back to calm ⬇️
• Name it: “This is fight-or-flight.”
• Ground your senses: Name 5 things you can see.
• Slow your body: Anxiety rushes; healing slows.
• Breathe longer exhales: They signal safety to your nervous system.

Your brain doesn’t need pressure.
It needs reassurance that it’s safe to slow down. 💛

xoxo,

2016. One of those years. I look at these photos and remember how young and alive I felt…traveling, taking my first road...
01/18/2026

2016. One of those years. I look at these photos and remember how young and alive I felt…traveling, taking my first road trip to Maine (still one of the best trips of my life), and soaking up a summer that felt full of possibility. I had no idea I was also quietly starting to find myself. As I get closer to 46, I feel so grateful for that version of me and that season of life.

That year was beautiful and hard. I didn’t really know who I was yet. I needed validation, was just beginning to understand my anxiety, and carried a lot of fear…about aging, my parents, being single, and what the future might hold. Not long after came panic attacks and my first deep depressive episode. I was living life the best way I knew how… while holding so much beneath the surface.

What makes 2016 ache and glow at the same time is knowing my dad was still here…healthy, proud, and so excited to hear every detail of my trip. I miss those moments deeply.

And sitting here in 2026, I never would’ve imagined how proud I’d be of myself…of how far I’ve come, how much I’ve healed, and how that confused, anxious version of me kept going anyway. She had no idea what she was building… and I’m so grateful she didn’t give up. 🤍

Childhood trauma can echo into adulthood in quiet but powerful ways…often showing up as the exact habits mentioned in th...
01/17/2026

Childhood trauma can echo into adulthood in quiet but powerful ways…often showing up as the exact habits mentioned in this post.

Those patterns aren’t “who you are.” They’re coping strategies your nervous system learned to survive unresolved pain, fear, or overwhelm. And the good news is: with support and practice, you can shift them.

👇 Trauma Recovery Tips 👇
1. Get the right support: A trauma-informed therapist can help you process what happened safely and build tools that create real, lasting change.

2. Practice self-compassion: Healing takes time. Talk to yourself the way you’d talk to someone you love — gently, patiently, and without shame.

3. Strengthen boundaries: Learning to say “no,” asking for what you need, and protecting your energy is part of rebuilding safety and self-trust.

4. Stay connected: Supportive relationships matter. Safe people help your nervous system remember: you don’t have to do this alone.

5. Use grounding practices: Breathwork, meditation, body scans, or mindfulness can calm the nervous system and bring you back to the present moment.

6. Build stabilizing routines: Rest, nourishing food, hydration, and gentle movement send your body the message: “We’re safe now.”

7. Create a release outlet: Journaling, art, music, movement — creativity can help move emotions through when words feel too small.

8. Learn about trauma: Understanding trauma responses (and the brain/body connection) can normalize your experience and give you a clear path forward.

🌟 Reminder: Healing isn’t linear, it’s a journey. One small step at a time, you can reclaim your life, your voice, and your sense of safety.

xo, Ali

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http://theanxietyhealer.com/, http://alisonseponara.com/, https://theanxi

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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.