Illuminate Counseling

Hello! My name is Alli Roy and I have been practicing in Wilmington, NC for almost 8 years. I hope I can be someone to help guide you on that journey and support you in recognizing and accepting your worthiness and humanity. In therapy sessions, you can expect a laid back, conversational and comfortable environment where there is space for both vulnerability and laughter. My goal is to provide a safe space where you can show up as your most genuine self and simply be. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important parts of the therapeutic process, so I strive to show up to sessions with as much humanity and openness as you do. I like to say that I have an “empathetically direct” approach- I provide plenty of empathy and understanding, but also want you to build the life you want and will gently provide that accountability. We may a good fit if: -You feel stuck or lost in life and don’t know where to start. -You struggle with setting boundaries, people pleasing, and prioritizing yourself. -You can’t say “no.” -You may describe yourself as anxious, constantly stressed, or overwhelmed. -You have a history of trauma and maybe haven’t “dealt with it” or the opposite, you have done the work and don’t know what’s next. -Your relationship with your family is “complicated.” -You are in a helping profession and may be feeling “burnt out.” -You want to have a better understanding of your mental health. -You want a therapist who will show up with humanity and humility, holds space, gently challenges you, and creates opportunities for joy and laughter in session. Biography: Alli received her Masters of Social Work with a clinical concentration in Children and Families from University of Maryland Baltimore in 2017 and her Bachelors of Social Work from University of North Carolina Wilmington in 2016. Alli has spent time specializing in working with the Latinx population. During this time, she gained experience in working with diverse populations and considering impacts of both generational and racial trauma, as well as systemic oppression. Alli is a loud and passionate ally of the LGBTQIA+ community and makes it a priority to provide a safe and inclusive space in her office. In her free time, Alli enjoys a good book- feel free to ask for recommendations or even give her one! If she is not reading, she is spending time with her dog, trying a new restaurant, or hoping she one day develops a green thumb.