Our Team

From the time I was a child, I had always been drawn to helping others. Even before I graduated I knew what I would claim as my college major. Social work and psychology quickly became a passion for me as I tested the waters, interning in a variety of settings including the in-patient social work department for a major hospital, making regular visits to both ER and regular floor patients. 

For my master’s degree, I interned at Portland’s Grotto Counseling Center. My time there included individual, couple, and group therapy, which helped me gain a great deal of experience with a variety of diagnoses. I also became very intrigued and passionate in personality inventories, behavioral and academic assessments, learning how effective they can be for treatment.

For the past 25 years I have had the privilege of working with youth of all ages in various dynamics and settings. It is a pure joy for me to watch them grow and mature and most importantly, I love being part of their journey. Since 2004, I have been working closely with both kids and adults with ADHD, Dyslexia and other learning disabilities. I love my work!

I specialize in assessment and counseling for those with learning disabilities, ADHD and other challenges that are associated with these diagnoses.

Alison Craker, M.A., Licensed Professional Counselor

(Owner of NWDC)

Certified ADHD-CCSP

Memberships: 

• Lifetime Member of the International Dyslexia Association, 
• Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDAA),  
• Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHAAD)