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Dr. Alison "Al" Dixon
Therapy by Al
Therapy by Al
As a therapist, I feel privileged to hear a client tell their story and to help them on their journey. I strive to get to know each individual and the impact of their developmental history, relationships, lifestyle habits and physical health on their quality of life. I take a collaborative approach to defining treatment goals. I value client feedback along the way. Ultimately, I hope to improve my client's self awareness, overall well being, and the ability to decide the next chapter of their story.
Qualifications
Qualifications
I received my bachelor's degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri with a major in psychology and minor in Spanish, and competed for the school's Division III Track and Field team. I received my medical degree at Rush University in Chicago. During medical school, I was voted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society by my peers, a title awarded to "colleagues who you would want taking care of your own family." I graduated as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society, recognizing my dedication to the profession and art of healing.
I moved to San Diego for psychiatry residency at the University of California, San Diego where I received excellent clinical training including a broad exposure to mental health issues and a strong foundation of knowledge in psychopharmacology. I completed the Community Psychiatry Residency Track and Fellowship, serving patients from all walks of life in outpatient clinics throughout San Diego County. I was awarded the JoAnn and Igor Grant Endowed Prize for Professional Excellence in 2022. During residency, I also received specialized training in college mental health, reproductive psychiatry, psychodynamic therapy, grief therapy, and trauma-informed care. My true passion is psychotherapy, and I am currently continuing my therapy training as a first year candidate in the San Diego Psychoanalytic Center's Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Program.
In my free time, I enjoy trail running, reading, and playing with my dog.
Summary:
B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis, MO
M.D. from Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL
Completion of Psychiatry Residency and Community Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of California San Diego, CA
Board Certification in General Adult Psychiatry
Candidacy at the San Diego Psychoanalytic Center
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