A positive, compassionate, and enthusiastic personality, Alyson Mischel brings a special brand of empathy to her psychotherapy and life coaching work. Alyson combines her education and clinical training with her own experiences, and has developed a common sense approach for addressing life's challenges. Alyson is a professor at the USC School of Social Work, and serves as a consultant for UCLA's Educational Leadership Program, a doctoral program of education. She was formerly a clinical supervisor for the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. Alyson has counseled hundreds of people in the areas of career, relationships, health, and finances. A graduate of Stanford University, the University of Southern California, and a licensed clinical social worker, Alyson has been studying and practicing since 1998.