About Us
Counseling for your whole family
We offer support for your family with a comprehensive range of counseling services tailored to meet the diverse needs of children, teens, and parents. When you work with us, you will gain clarity on your child/ren’s needs and emotional experiences, be equipped with tools and resources to make it through hard times, and be more resilient for whatever comes next.
Connections-based approach
At the core of our approach is a deep belief in the power of connection. It is through connection that we build authentic and trusting relationships that enable children and teens to feel comfortable and engaged in sessions.
Our connection-based approach also informs how we support you, loving parents! We will help you find new and effective ways to relate to and delight in your child/ren, support your child/ren in building confidence and flexibility – and bring more ease and enjoyment in to your family life at large.
Meet our team
Alison Lehner, LCSW
Areas of Specialty
Parent/Child Relationships
Parent Burn-out
Attachment and Child Development
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
Founder, Parent Coach, Child and Family Therapist
Alison started PCCFC with the hope of having a place where families could come as they are, heal from hurts, and find delightful ways of being in relationship with one another. She has spent her entire career working with children and families, and is now thrilled to guide a team who shares her vision.
Alison’s sweet spot of skills and passion is helping parents gain the tools, perspective, and support they need in the all-important work of raising resilient and thriving children. Clients find Alison to be warm and relatable, yet also rigorous and to the point, in service of helping them achieve their goals for themselves and their family.
Out of the office, Alison is a mom to three children who keep her humble and on her toes! You can often find her enjoying all things outdoors here in Park City with her amazing community of friends and family.
Therapeutic modalities and inspiration
Hand in Hand Parenting
Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT)
Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
Attachment, Regulation, and Competence (ARC)
Education
Northwestern University, BS
Loyola University Chicago, MSW
Allison Skinner, Masters Level Intern
Areas of specialty
Family Therapy and Intergenerational Patterns
Attachment
Postpartum Mental Health
Allison is a clinical mental health intern at Park City Child and Family Counseling, currently pursuing her master's degree in counseling at Northwestern University. With a passion for family dynamics and parental support, Allison helps families navigate complex challenges to foster more profound and joyful connections. Drawing from both her rigorous professional training and personal reflections as a mother to three children (now 20, 18, and 14 years old), Allison brings a unique blend of academic knowledge and real-world experience to her practice.
Clients appreciate her approach which is grounded in creating a warm, empathetic, and safe environment where they feel comfortable exploring complex family and personal issues. Ultimately, Allison seeks to empower families to overcome obstacles, flourish, and find greater fulfillment in their relationships by helping them create harmonious and supportive home environments that nurture growth and connection for all.
Outside of the office, Allison recharges by cooking for loved ones, hiking, skiing, exploring new destinations — near and far, and volunteering within the community.
Therapeutic modalities and inspiration
Psychodynamic Theory
Strengths-Based Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Education
Colgate University, BA
Harvard University, MA
Northwestern University (MA candidate, ‘25)
Tessa Dial
Areas of specialty and Interest
Early Childhood Mental Health
Trauma and Attachment
Mindfulness
Grief and Loss
Administrative Assistant
Tessa has worked with children and families in a number of different positions in the mental health field. She has experience working in women's rehab, as a psych tech at Huntsmen Mental Health Institute, and as a therapeutic preschool specialist at The Children's Center Utah.
In her role at PCCFC, Tessa is the friendly voice on the other side of the phone. She may be the first person you chat with! Tessa orients families to services, communicate with clients, and keeps track of schedules and billing - on top of doing all the other behind the scenes to do’s.
On her own time Tessa enjoys wandering outside, practicing mindfulness and movement, listening to music, journaling and art, spending time with her people, and a good ol’ nap!
Education
University of Utah, BS in Psychology and Human Development
Our office
Suite #140, 3070 Rasmussen Road,
Park City, UT 84098
We have a comfortable and relaxing office located in the first building on the right as you enter Tollcreek Village. Come in through the main entrance and walk straight back to the central seating area.