Sanctuary for the Soul
in Times of Change

Through stories, gatherings, and transformational guidance, I help people reconnect with their inner wisdom, navigate life's transitions, and find deeper meaning in an ever-changing world.

Life hasn’t been unfolding according to your plans, has it?

A relationship may have ended. A dream may have shattered. Your career may have gone way off track. A health challenge may have changed the course of your life. You may even question who you are anymore and what you believe.

The world is changing. Most of us are changing right along with it.

It can leave you feeling untethered, uncertain, and searching for a path forward. These moments are also invitations to reconnect with yourself, discover what matters most, and listen for what is trying to emerge.

For nearly two decades, I have helped people navigate change, healing, awakening, and personal transformation. Today, I bring together psychology, spirituality, storytelling, and community to create spaces where people can reconnect with their inner wisdom and find steadier footing in changing times.

There Are Many Ways In

Gatherings — Join me for healing circles, workshops, writing experiences, and a monthly gathering for wisdom, reflection, and transformation. Explore meaningful topics, connect with others, and discover new perspectives in a welcoming community.

Work With Me— I offer one-on-one psychospiritual guidance for people navigating change, healing, awakening, grief, uncertainty, and life's many transitions. Together, we'll explore what you're experiencing and uncover the wisdom, clarity, and next steps that are waiting to be found.

Stories — Through stories and reflections, I explore healing, belonging, spiritual growth, and the challenges and possibilities of being human. Find inspiration, encouragement, and fresh ways of seeing yourself and the world.

Hello! I’m Allison Brunner.

A psychospiritual guide and storyteller with nearly two decades of experience, I’ve helped people navigate healing, transformation, and life's many transitions.

My work weaves together somatic psychotherapy, spirituality, storytelling, and a decade of apprenticeship in the Andean mystical tradition. It has also been influenced by my own experiences of illness, burnout, grief, awakening, and renewal.

I create gatherings, share stories, and offer guidance for people seeking deeper meaning, greater self-trust, and a more authentic relationship with themselves and the world around them.

Testimonials

  • "Allison has a sort of magic that is rare and having seen that in action myself, I would trust her to help me find that light within myself as well."

    —Manda Conerly, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH

  • "Allison has tremendous knowledge, tons of experience, and the most loving heart to assist and guide you. Allison's work is some of the best I've seen in my career. Her ability to lead and guide is top-notch! She commits to you with her whole heart and mind."

    — Kendra Stimpson, LCSW, LISAC

  • “Allison’s superior skill is in helping you find your own answers…. She is one of the most compasssionate and loving people I have ever known. Save yourself years by working with Allison. Get to the heart of your issues that hold you back.”

    —Martha Bennett, M.A.

  • “Allison’s superpower is compassion. She will shepherd you through the fires of transformation with the fiercest of love as you eventually come face to face with your highest self. Make no mistake: this alchemical journey is not for the faint of heart. I can, however, guarantee this: you’ll never encounter a more skillful or unwavering guide.”

    —Ashley King, M.S., Ed.., Ed. M., LPC

  • "She has helped me to uncover important inner truths that I have needed to stand on, and false narratives that I need to acknowledge and reject. Meeting with her has been a deeply healing and transformative experience in the couple months that she has been doing therapy with me."

    —Joel G., Mechanicsburg, PA (posted on Yelp)

  • "Allison actually listened to me.... She ... brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her coaching program integrating a biopsychosocial-spiritual approach to her teaching and training. Allison's ability for empathy and support, her level of expertise and energy are healing above and beyond if you are ... considering mentorship. I highly recommend her.

    — Kathleen Levy, LCSW

  • "Allison was running a coaching program and providing support for a group of therapists for six weeks. We immediately hit it off. She was extremely warm, friendly, and put me right at ease. We easily bonded that day, and I was sorry when the group was over because it was such a meaningful experience having her weekly for support and guidance.

    — Jill M. Ott, LMHC, NCC, BC-TMH

  • "Allison Brunner is, hands down, the best psychotherapist I ever had.... She truly changed the trajectory of my life for the better, and I am profoundly and eternally grateful to her. She is wonderful, and I cannot say enough good things about her - she is the best ever!"

    — @sacredplantteacher, a YouTube commenter