Alyson Dudley (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University. While completing her graduate studies, Alyson focused on working with youth and families involved with the youth criminal justice system.
Alyson works with adolescents, adults and parents, utilizing a strengths-based approach. She approaches clients with warmth and empathy as she works to help them develop skills to help themselves.
For over 20 years, Alyson has worked in many different settings, including schools, prisons, community agencies, and hospitals. During her work at Markham Stouffville Hospital, she worked with child and adolescent clients using CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy) to address issues such as suicidal behavior, self-harming behavior, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, gender dysphoria, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Alyson also worked closely with caregivers, helping them support youth and learn strategies to help themselves.
Alyson has completed many CBT and DBT training courses. Recently, Alyson completed DBT Adherence Training, further strengthening her expertise in delivering DBT with effectiveness.
Alyson provides clinical services in English.
Alyson has worked at Broadview Psychology for over 4 years and has been providing Comprehensive DBT treatment for over 5 years.
In her spare time, Alyson loves to spend time with her partner, two children, large extended family, and friends. She enjoys eating delicious food, watching movies, reading, and traveling.