Profile

Meet Allison Zeen—Therapist at Best Therapists

Allison Zeen, AMFT

California, AMFT #138449

Visit my website
About Allison | She/her

Allison Zeen is an associate marriage and family therapist with a diverse multicultural background from France and Venezuela. Fluent in Spanish, French, and English, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from The American University of Paris and a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University. Allison specializes in treating anxiety, OCD, and eating disorders, offering both in-person and virtual therapy throughout California. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to help clients overcome challenges and achieve their goals. Allison provides practical tools in a supportive, non-judgmental environment, employing a client-centered approach to meet each individual's unique needs with empathy and understanding. She builds trusting relationships, empowering clients to explore their thoughts and feelings openly. Committed to continuing education, Allison regularly engages in trainings and professional development to offer the most up-to-date, research-based interventions. Through her dedication and support, she helps clients lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Message to clients

If you're feeling overwhelmed by an eating disorder, anxiety, or OCD, I'm here to help with empathy and understanding. I know firsthand how challenging these struggles can be. My goal is to create a warm, non-judgmental space where you can feel truly heard. Together, we'll find the best approach for your needs. Imagine feeling more in control and at peace. We'll develop practical tools to help you build confidence and resilience. Whether it's people-pleasing, self-doubt, or other challenges, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Taking the first step can be daunting, but you don't have to do it alone. Reach out to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation, and let's start this journey together.

Education

Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy | Chapman University,2022

Race and ethnicity

Hispanic, White, Central or South American immigrant, Jewish, Bicultural

Cultural and experiential knowledge

Hispanic culture, Jewish culture, European culture, Central and/or South American culture, White culture, Caribbean culture

Languages spoken

English, Spanish, French

Spiritual knowledge

Indigenous spiritualities, Non-religious (Agnosticism, Atheism, Secular), Baháʼí Faith, Mormonism, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism

None listed

Nothing to see here :)

Virtual or in person

Virtual and In Person

Specialties

Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Disordered eating

Additional areas of focus

Abuse, Body image, Codependency, Couples counseling, Dating, Depression, Disordered eating, First generation immigrant experience, Grief and/or loss, Highly sensitive people, Hoarding, Intercultural/interfaith relationships, Life transitions, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic attacks, Parenting, Phobias, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Premarital counseling, Racial/cultural identity, Self esteem/self worth, Sex therapy, Social anxiety, Stress, Substance misuse/dependency, Trauma, Bicultural experience, Addiction, Anxiety

Therapeutic style

Conversational, Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Solution-focused brief therapy

Nothing to see here :)

Cost

$150

/

Individual Session

$150

/

Couples Session

/

Family Session

Sliding scale

Offers sliding scale spots

Insurance accepted
Does not work directly with insurance companies
Works with your out of network benefits to get you reimbursed for therapy
Click here to check your benefits with our free out of network benefits checker
Peer review

She is a warm, caring, and intentional therapist who deeply connects and provides meaningful interventions to help guide self-reflection and change.

—Yael Eiserike, LCSW
Peer review

Allison is a very present and compassionate therapist. She will meet you where you are, and be a caring guide to help you on your journey in navigating life's complexities. Allison will bring empathy, hope, warmth, and caring thought into every session.

—Jamie Foster, M.A., AMFT
Peer review

Allison is warm, empathic and creates a very safe and non-judgmental space for her clients to heal. She is great at helping clients identify what is driving their issues and empowers them to dive deeper into self exploration. She will help her clients find relief from symptoms as well as help them develop skills to continue to heal

—Christina Zandi, LMFT
Online reviews

Click on the icons below to view Allison's online profiles and reviews.

We don't have online reviews for Allison at this time.

Not available

Not available

Featured articles by Allison