Alison Ashby

Alison was raised overseas and moved frequently growing up. Alison has lived in Spain, Italy, Germany, the Azores, and Texas. Alison went to college in San Antonio and taught middle school language arts for 5 years. This led to a graduate degree in Social Work, and Alison worked with several different populations, including with immigrants and refugees, adults with severe and persistent mental illness, middle school students, and families. During this period, Alison’s struggle with alcohol escalated and led to psychiatric hospitalization for intoxication, treatment centers, residential treatment, and outpatient treatment. Alison also attended recovery meetings and worked with a sponsor. As a result of her experiences, she obtained a graduate degree in Addiction Studies. Alison continued to work her program of sobriety while working as a drug and alcohol counselor. Currently, Alison is working as a therapist. Alison enjoys reading, painting, working out, any water-related activity, and spending time with family and friends.