Allison Hurley, LAPC, NCC
Accepted Insurance Plans: Aetna, Capital Blue Cross, Highmark, other BC/BS plans, Quest, Medical Assistance, self-pay.
Location: Chambersburg and school-based
Client Ages: 5 years to adult
Loves Working With:
- Trauma
- Grief and loss
- Anxiety
- Mood issues
Credentials & Special Training: Allison graduated from Shippensburg University with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She has spent several years working with children in a variety of settings. She is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and the Strengthening Families Program for ages 10-14. Allison is designated an LGBTQIA+ Affirming Provider by UPMC Health Plan.
Supervisor: Allison is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor and is supervised by Shannon Snyder, LPC, as she works toward independent licensure.
THERAPY STYLE
I integrate:
- Mindfulness interventions
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy, including TF-CBT
- Person-centered therapy
- Emotionally-focused interventions
WHAT TO EXPECT
Whether you’re navigating the ache of grief, the daily weight of anxiety or depression, or the aftermath of trauma, I want you to know that healing is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone.
In our work together, I bring a relational and compassionate approach. I believe that the therapeutic relationship itself can be a powerful tool for change. I use evidence-based techniques such as Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you connect with your own inner wisdom and motivation, and I often incorporate Mindfulness and Guided Meditation practices to support emotional regulation and present-moment awareness.
For children, I strongly believe in the power of play as a natural, healing language. Play is how kids process, communicate, and make sense of the world—and in therapy, it becomes a pathway toward growth, safety, and resilience.
Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or your child, you can expect a collaborative space that honors your story, your strengths, and your pace. Together, we’ll explore what matters most to you—and what healing can look like, one step at a time.
MORE ABOUT ALLISON
Favorite Therapy-Related Books:
- Unbroken: The Trauma Response is Never Wrong by MaryCatherine McDonald, PhD
- How to Be Sad: Everything I’ve Learned About Getting Happier by Being Sad by Helen Russell
- A Practical Guide to Complex PTSD by Arielle Schwartz
- Try Softer by Aundi Kolber, MA, LPC
Favorite Quote: “In the end, this shadow is but a small and fleeting thing… Find the light and the shadow will not find you.” Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power
On a Personal Note: I grew up in eastern PA and have lived throughout Pennsylvania and in England, France, and Taiwan. In my free time, I love traveling and exploring. I’m often found with a book, grabbing coffee with a new friend, enjoying music, or having a game night with friends. I live with my cat Maeve and a revolving rotation of plants I try to keep alive.