In this episode, we talk with therapist, Allison McNeal, to discuss the topic of body image and what makes for a healthy body image, an unhealthy body image, and how parents can engage the conversation of healthy body image with their daughters.
Allison is a Psychotherapist with Southwest Counseling Associates. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies from the West Chester University of Pennsylvania and later continued on to earn her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Denver Seminary. She has fourteen years of Christian youth ministry experience within the church, parachurch, and camp settings.
Allison has training in individual, family, and group therapy. She specializes in body image and eating disorders, depression, anxiety, sexuality and gender identity, phase of life transitions, and identity issues. Allison utilizes a client-centered approach to treatment as she joins with clients to help them achieve personal growth and reach their goals.
Allison has been married to her husband, Taylor, for seven years. They are enjoying living in Colorado after moving here in 2013 from Pennsylvania. She loves hiking and backpacking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Email Allison at: allisonannemcneal@gmail.com
