The comment below definitely does not reflect my experience with Dr. Alloway, but the 'fit' with your therapist is definitely important.

I did have to wait to see her but it was worth it. One of the best things I can say about her is that I have recommended her to other people looking for a therapist. She is kind, caring and skilled. It's obvious that she is highly trained and cares about helping people.

I was looking for a psychologist who does something other than cognitive behavioural therapy, which didn't work for me. I also didn't want to pay someone just to listen to me talk. Dr. Alloway was worth the wait. She doesn't give advice or do thought records or tell me that my thinking is dysfunctional.

She helped me 'feel my feelings' and heal from abuse in my childhood. I don't get so overwhelmed all the time now and when I do, I can now figure out what I'm feeling and what triggered me. I still see her every couple months or so. Thank you Dr. Alloway!

Submitted Feb. 13, 2024

Dr. Alloway did more harm than good. Her approach wasn't a fit for me. Some examples are her telling me what she thought I should do in a situation and expecting me to follow through with her opinion, and would want to spend time in therapy talking about why I didn't follow her direction.

I also found talk therapy for trauma made my symptoms worse. I found another psychologist who was a much better fit, and would recommend neurofeedback, brain spotting, and somatic for anyone wanting to heal trauma.

Submitted June 13, 2023

Dr Alloway was my therapist for over 3 years. She is first and foremost a compassionate listener- she does not take notes yet remembers key parts of you and builds on them through time thereby getting to know you deeply. She is also very technical by style, thus creating a safe place for you to work through your challenges and is very effective starting at day 1. I came to her at a dark time and through our hard work together, have transformed into a more present mother and wife while also becoming significantly more resilient to external challenges. She has helped me to live a much fuller life. I believe it is through her confident determination balanced with her consistent focus on technique and her genuine care, patience and dedication that I was able to achieve this transformation. She also has the courage to call you out if she knows you are harming yourself and your relationships and she does so in a caring way. Anyone who has her as a therapist is extremely lucky.

Submitted Oct. 13, 2022

I wasn’t sure what to expect but it’s been eye opening and hard work and totally worth it.

Submitted July 14, 2019

Dr. Alloway is dedicated to helping me help myself. I recommend her without reservation.

Submitted Nov. 6, 2017

highly recommend her. professional, competent, and very helpful.

Submitted Nov. 6, 2017

Competent, caring and extremely helpful to me. I did CBT in the past but didn't find it useful. Christi uses a psychodynamic approach. She helped me see what defenses I was using. I was finally able to deal with all the stuff in my past. CBT just didn't help me in this way. Thank you Christi!!

Submitted Sept. 20, 2017

Dr. Alloway was my therapist at the Outpatient Mental Health Program and she is a fantastic therapist who helped me over a number of years, in individual therapy and also in group therapy. She is very caring and very skilled at what she does. She was dedicated to helping me and her genuine interest and compassion in me meant a lot. Dr. Alloway is top-notch and her knowledge and technical skill as a therapist is 10/10. I also recommend her without any reservation whatsoever.

Submitted Aug. 11, 2017

Dr. Alloway is an outstanding psychologist and therapist. She helped me in ways that other therapists haven't, helping me to finally come to terms with traumas in my past. I used to believe I was always going to struggling with anxiety and depression, but now I can honestly say my life is better. It was hard work but Dr. Alloway is compassionate and encouraging. Some therapists will just stay quiet and let you spew and vent, but Dr. Alloway is different in a good way. She will interrupt. I was grateful when she would notice and show me how I was avoiding my feelings or shutting down or getting too anxious. She is truthfully the most skilled therapist I have seen, and I can't say enough to recommend her. It's great that she is doing more private practice hours. If you can get an appointment to see her, you will be in competent hands.

Submitted Aug. 4, 2017

I am very surprised by the last review. This psychologist has been extremely helpful to me. She is incredibly knowledgeable, perceptive, and compassionate. She really knows her 'stuff'. She has helped to give me hope and to work on the deeper stuff that has kept be stuck and depressed. I recommend her without reservation!

Submitted July 21, 2017