Therapist in Irvine, California Allyson Bushnell, Therapist
License: LCSW
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 0-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Allyson Bushnell, LCSW
Allyson Bushnell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2014. She has a Master of Social Work.
Allyson uses a strengths-based approach and strives to offer clients a safe, nonjudgmental environment. She is certified as an EMDR-trained therapist and specializes in working with adolescents, self-harm, suicidal behavior, and complex trauma. Allyson is skilled in conducting crisis/risk assessments, with extensive experience working in inpatient psychiatric treatment.
Outside of work, Allyson loves live music, travel, and comedy shows.
Expertise
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)-EAP
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (HealthNet)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Developmental Disabilities
- First Responders
- LGBTQIA+
- Men
- Women
Education
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Prototypes, Tustin Family Campus
Internship | 2015
Tustin, CA, United States
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California State University, Fullerton
Medical Education | 2015
Fullerton, CA, United States
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Illumination Foundation
Internship | 2014
Stanton, CA, United States
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Brigham Young University
Undergraduate | 2012
Provo, UT, United States
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Allyson Bushnell. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.
Allyson Bushnell generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Allyson Bushnell's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Allyson Bushnell:
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)-EAP
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (HealthNet)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 925-282-1778 to see how we can help.
Allyson Bushnell is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Yes, Allyson Bushnell does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Allyson Bushnell is currently offering in-office visits.