Allison Marx, LMFT, ATR
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #127652
Registered Art Therapist #23-200
Drawing from lived experience and specialized training, I offer a supportive place where people can be themselves and celebrate their identities while doing the work of therapy. I’ll help you acknowledge the systemic issues and societal norms that may play a role in the struggles you are facing, but your identity will never be pathologized here. If you’ve ever wanted an affirming therapist who won’t raise an eyebrow if you mention multiple partners or the fact that you went to a dungeon last weekend, you’ve come to the right place!
Fun fact about me: This is my second career! I previously worked in the film and television industry for a number of years before I decided I was really meant to be a therapist. I love working with clients in the industry or other creative professions - or people who are partnered with those in the industry, as I have been on both sides and know the stress that creative projects, freelance work, or long days on set can put on individuals and relationships!
I enjoy spending my free time in the outdoors - hiking, camping, or riding my bicycle to the beach. If I am not outdoors, I am likely to be working on a creative project, watching a movie, cooking a new recipe, or curled up on the couch reading a book with one or both of my cats in my lap.
Education:
Master’s degree in Marital & Family Therapy with specialized training in Clinical Art Therapy from Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts from Sarah Lawrence College
Areas of Focus
Anxiety
Social Anxiety
Stress & Burnout
Depression
Trauma
Relationship Issues
Self-Esteem
Sexuality
Gender Identity
Grief & Loss
Modalities & Training
Art Therapy
EMDR
LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy
BDSM/kink knowledgeable therapy
Poly/ENM affirmative therapy
Mindfulness
Somatic techniques
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)