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Alison Leigh Siegel, MFT
Categories: Health and Medical Counseling & Mental Health Professional Services Life Coach Health and Medical Physical Therapy Counseling & Mental Health, Life Coach, Physical Therapy [Edit]
870 Market StSte 653
(at Cable Car Turnaround)
San Francisco, CA 94102
Neighborhood: Union Square
(415) 377-9851
- By Appointment Only:
- Yes
19 reviews for Alison Leigh Siegel, MFT
19 reviews in English
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Review from Parker M.
Oakland, CA
11/30/2011
I've been working with Alison for about 6 months and it's led to new insights and positive personal changes. It's my first experience working outside the usual therapy modes, and her blend of traditional talk therapy and nontraditional perspectives has proven powerful. She is a highly skilled and open-minded practitioner. Best of all, her demeanor is excellent: great listener, insightful feedback, professional, empathetic, intuitive, and real.
Over the years/decades, I've had some semi-productive therapeutic relationships. And then some that were frankly ridiculous - I get it, you work on my case only when the clock's running, but how much am I paying you? Didn't we talk about this last month? Do you take notes?
Not the case with Alison. She genuinely seems invested in understanding and helping me with my issues. Alison has renewed my faith in the value of the profession. -
Review from Sharon B.
San Francisco, CA
1/9/2012
I believe that all of us can benefit from some excellent self-reflection from a seasoned and expert therapist, just make sure it's with the right person. Talking to Alison was the answer I had been looking for and it's been amazing to see myself grow and change while working with her. I gained a skillset for life, a set of tools that I can use to tackle anything. Therapy is more than having a caring, empathetic person (Alison) hold a mirror to your life, it's gaining a sense of relief and freedom. I highly highly recommend Alison!! She's got that IT factor that truly helped make me a happier more self-realized person.
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Review from Tim C.
San Francisco, CA
5/5/2011
I found Alison purely based on her outstanding reviews here on Yelp.
I had reached a time in my mid-twenties where I simply wanted to speak with a "professional" about some things. I receive plenty of support from close friends and family, but I felt a pressing need to speak with a specialist. Nothing in particular, per-se. With my tail between my legs I had recently left an occupation that I enjoyed, and I was concurrently experiencing tribulations in a beautiful multi-year relationship. Things go a deal deeper than this, but I bring them into the light to show that putting yourself in front of someone like Alison can be extraordinairly beneficial, even for those of us out there with "basic" life questions.
I had never seen a therapist or life coach prior, and Alison proved to be exactly what I was seeking. Years of experience, professionalism and knowledge are a given with her. With Alison, you also get a good listener who's nurturing, revealing, unbiased, challenging, honest and, perhaps the most important - empowering.
If anything here rings with current happenings in your own life, pick up the phone and give her a call. Five-star going in and five-star going out. -
Review from Alejandra Z.
San Francisco, CA
4/29/2011
I have been working with Alison for over a year and have seen amazing changes in myself during the process. She helped me gain back my strength and showed me the path to becoming whole. I cannot thank her enough for her continued guidance and the universe for bringing us together.
I found Alison on Yelp; so, I am happy to write this review and hopefully, in doing so, help others who are searching for a therapist get in touch with a wonderful guide. -
Review from Girlie E.
San Francisco, CA
1/22/2008
Ali creates a caring and safe place to let your guard down. There is no judgement only comfort and solutions. She has the ability to sense what your body, both physically and emotionally, needs. Not only does she guide you through letting go hurt and pain, she empowers you to find the solutions to not fall into the same hurt and pain again.
I whole heartedly recommend Ali for those who need to release their pain both physically and emotionally. I am a better person because of spending time with her. -
Review from Citilbcb T.
San Francisco, CA
7/18/2010
Don't even hesitate! Finding a good therapist is hard to do..... you have just hit the jack pot! Alison is a warm, empathetic, smart person who has a great sense of humour and makes you feel immediately at ease. On top of this, she approaches therapy sessions from a holistic perspective and works with you to help you understand the interaction between your mind and body, and how your mental tension or concerns can express themselves in your physical being.
I found Alison on yelp following a nasty back injury and a few other health issues. Having read her blogs, I hoped that Alison could help to address some of the underlying causes of my health problems, other than just the obvious physical elements. Healthy mind, healthy body! She's done that and more; providing me with the ability to identify the stresses in my life and how I can work to address them before they develop into physical manifestations.
This is my story but Alison has many strings to her bow and can help you with lots of challenges in your life - she is a family and marriage counselor, sex therapist, career counselor and all round dating guru! Not much you can't talk to Alison about and the great thing is, you'll want to.
This will truly be an experience you have never had in your average therapy sessions and one that I promise will make you look differently at yourself, your mind, your body and those around you. The best investment in you you'll ever make. -
Review from Maureen V.
San Francisco, CA
5/14/2009
I feel really lucky to have found Alison. I've have never found it easy to find a therapist so when I saw her on yelp, I just thought "oh what the hell -- It's worth a try". I really didn't have huge expectations. However, my boyfriend and I have only seen her 3 times and already she has helped us tremendously. On the second session, she really hit on a core issue that has completely guided us in the right direction.
She truly has great wisdom and has continued to be super active in getting us on the right track. If you want a therapist that is not just going to stare at you and nod their head, but rather challenge you to move forward, Alison is definitely the one for that. And more so, she has a great personality, is super comfortable to be around, and really knows how to get her job done. -
Review from elayne d.
Fairfax, CA
Updated - 11/5/2009
I can't recommend Alison highly enough as a MindBody therapist who is able to address your issues from an holistic and integrative frawmework. Alsion is a gifted healer and is truly able to connect with you at a level that is deep, loving caring, and effective. She is highly commited to her work and incredibly well trained. Her work is a extensive blend of many different modalitities which she weaves together with trememdous skill and insight in your core issues.
Perhaps the most simple and obvious thing i can say about Alison is that she is not only a wonderful therapist but a truly lovely human being. I have been very blessed to know Alison both as a client and as a professional colleague, and in both capacities i have both expereinced her work first hand and witnessed her serve and really help many ohters.
If you are looking for a extremely well trained, loving, highly sensitve and intutive therapist then you have found her! You will be very happy i am sure with her work with you.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/11/2009
If you are looking for a great therapist - I highly recommned Alison! Alison is an incredibly… Read more »
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Review from Cathy B.
San Francisco, CA
9/9/2009
It was 1998 and I was in dire straights. My back had gone out and I needed help. That help came in the form of someone with a deep understanding of the body and how it works, innate sensitivity to people's energy and a true gift for healing. That person was Alison.
At the time she was just beginning her more serious pursuit in the area of somatics and now, 11 years later, she has developed an incredible repertoire of techniques with which to nurture, guide and support her clients.
Alison was an invaluable therapeutic resource for me, and as someone who has known her for many years and been witness to the amazing growth and attention she has paid to expanding her skills, I can say that if you are seeking a therapist whose empathy is matched by comprehensive therapeutic expertise, then you are looking in the right place by reading this review.
UPDATE: If it were possible to increase the number of stars on this, I would ... I recently found myself heading for a trip to visit my mother - a trip on which I was going to have what I knew would be a very difficult conversation. Thanks to Alison, I went on that trip feeling confident and prepared, the conversation went well and the result, steps towards a stronger relationship with my mother. Without Alison's counsel and support, I don't know that would have been the case. -
Review from Peter X.
San Francisco, CA
8/5/2009
Education and training alone don't make a great therapist. It takes innate qualities like empathy, the ability to connect, and a great deal of intuitiont. Alison has all of these qualities, and uses them to get beyond external problems and address your core issues. She also has an extensive background in bodywork and the body-mind relationship, which is really helpful in unraveling trauma and old tension.
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Review from Mark G.
San Francisco, CA
10/9/2009
Alison is a therapist with the unique combination of insight, touch, healing and, most importantly through this combination, getting quickly to the source of the problems and solving them. I had immediate physical problems coupled with emotional ramifications from the same. I was surprised how quickly she addressed them, when several medical doctors failed to identify the source, and then moved me toward a balanced emotional state through her direct guidance. This is one therapist you really want to see if you need hands on rapid results. I recommend her to all of my friends and family and none of them have ever been disappointed. Definitely the place to go for solutions.
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Review from valerie t.
San Francisco, CA
7/22/2010
Alison can cut to the core of any issue. She teaches about telling the truth in a way that moves your life forward. She will not let you stand still for the things and aspects you really want in your life. She believes everything is possible and with gentle yet fierce guidance, your life will move into places yet to be discovered.
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Review from Kerry E.
San Francisco, CA
1/22/2008
Alison's the best. I was looking for a therapist that broke outside of the normal role of asking; "...and how did that make you feel?"
Alison listened but more importantly gave constructive feedback and persuaded me to try integrating physical activity into the therapeutic process. It actually really works! She made such a huge difference in my life. I no longer see Alison but happily recommend her to anyone who is looking for a great therapist. -
Review from Andrea G.
San Francisco, CA
5/4/2011
Like many other reviewers here, I found Alison on Yelp and feel it is only appropriate to share my wonderful experience with her for other Yelpers looking for their perfect therapist. Alison has an amazing, healing energy that makes you comfortable talking to her, even about difficult things. She is creative in ways that can actually make therapy fun. Her deep knowledge of the mind and body astounds me and I wish I could just download it directly from her. She isn't just a therapist, in my opinion, she's a teacher. I've started calling sessions with Alison "going to class" because I learn so much from her every time. If you want to have an experience with a therapist where you actually feel better, lighter, freer, and more hopeful afterward, Alison can help you get there. Give her a call like I did and see if you are a good fit together. If you are - Congratulations, you just found your guru.
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Review from Jeff W.
San Francisco, CA
2/8/2008
Alison is a gifted counselor and healer. I have been seeing her for over 5 years as a bodyworker and a counselor. Her keen intuition and experience as a body worker combined with her training as a Somatic Psychotherapist makes her uniquely qualified to help people heal and grow in theeir lives more quickly than most counselors I know. If you're looking for a counselor / healer and you want to move things through quickly and safely, call Alison leigh. You won't be disappointed.
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Review from Sil V.
San Francisco, CA
4/5/2009
I had accumulated lots of stress due to my constant travels and had a lot of emotional and physical tension all around. I came to Alison for help balancing my physical and emotional side.
I have never felt so good after my first sesion with her. And in just a very few sesssions, I was able to see massive improvements. I had an ongoing lower back pain that had been nagging me for over a year. After working with Ali, my pain in that area completely dissappear!
Ali's work was amazing, completely unmatched. She was extremely caring and supportive and really strong. I highly recommend her, she certainly has a very special gift to share. -
Review from kelley P.
Fairfax, CA
Updated - 3/4/2010
My sessions with Allison were life changing. She first worked on my body and when the emotions were released she talked me through them. I is a total body experience. I feel more emotionally and physically spacious.
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4/11/2008
Alison is an exceptional therapist. Whether you are in deep pain or just need a little practical… Read more »
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Review from lucia m.
Palo Alto, CA
8/10/2009
Alison is a talented, creative individual of utmost integrity. I have been a client of Ali's for several years and I am consistently impressed by her expertise as a therapist. I highly recommend her to anyone needing support in integrating internal and external life experiences.
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Review from deforest w.
Incline Village, NV
Updated - 6/19/2008
i first met ali when she was working at 'heaven' in the marina. i'd never connected with a massage therapist before and knew she had a gift. since then - 9 years ago or so - i've followed her around aimlessly, knowing that her massages are worth flying to the moon for. she has this innate ability to clear through any blockages you may not even know you had and her blended style offers the best comprehensive feel good you could ever want. walk away from those commercial spa massages and find out what a massage is truly meant to feel like. highly highly recommend!!
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2/8/2008
i first met ali when she was working at 'heaven' in the marina. i'd never connected with a massage… Read more »
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