Alyson “Aly” Dearborn.

I am a life-long feminist with a passion for helping support other women. As of 2024, I have twenty years of post-masters experience working as a psychotherapist. My professional expertise includes adolescent development, child sexual abuse and rape prevention education, trauma and addiction(s) recovery, and the intersections of complex PTSD, ADHD and Autism.

I am licensed as a Marriage & Family Therapist in California (#42456) and Oregon (#T2025) and have a small private practice online. I offer polyvagal-guided, feminist psychotherapy services, psychoeducational support groups, neuro-coaching, clinical supervision and consultation, and trainings/presentations upon request.

I only work with women at this time, with a focus on women who are:

  • ADHD, Autistic, and/or neuro-differences curious
  • Psychotherapists, counselors, & social workers
  • Artists, creatives, seekers of gnosis, literal tree huggers &/or fellow biophiliacs
  • Lesbians
  • Prefer-to-be-singles
  • Childless by choice
  • Women interested in Feminist Consciousness Raising, the Feminist Movement, and Feminist Analysis. 2nd Wave Radical Feminists.
  • Women in Perimenopause and/or Menopause
  • Gen X and Older women

Biophilia:

 a desire to commune with nature

I believe all beings in nature have an innate biological intelligence and that nature itself is a living wisdom source and guide for humanity. I enjoy helping other women (re)connect with their authentic, inner wise Self — inclusive of body, mind, heart, creativity, and intuition!

I approach the therapeutic relationship from a feminist, collaborative frame and will often share from my own personal and professional experiences.

I believe that “sisterhood is powerful,” (see: Kathie Sarachild) and encourage the development of a council of wise women through participation in women’s groups. Whenever possible, I center the thinking, writing, and works of women.