About Alison
Alison Baker is a licensed clinical social worker who uses practical therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She brings 13 years of experience and focuses on making therapy straightforward and useful for everyday life. Her work often centers on helping people cope with trauma, grief, addiction, and major life changes.
She also addresses concerns like parenting strain, body image, chronic illness, and mood disorders. Sessions aim to improve communication, reduce overwhelm, and restore a sense of purpose.
How Alison works
Alison blends several approaches to fit each person she sees. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to build values-based goals and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Attachment-based ideas help when past relationship patterns keep showing up in current life.
In a typical session she helps people name what matters, set small goals, and practice skills that transfer into daily routines. She keeps explanations simple and focuses on steps people can use between meetings. Progress is measured in concrete changes such as fewer panic episodes, clearer boundaries, or steadier mood.
Alison works with clients in New York and also accepts international clients in English. She offers several ways to connect so therapy can fit into busy schedules and different life rhythms.
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What Alison works with
The areas below are the ones Alison selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 13 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Therapy approaches and online care that fit your life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed steps toward them. It helps when worry or low mood make it hard to move toward things that matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and shift behaviors that keep problems going, which can reduce panic, depression, and anxiety symptoms. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and communication, and it can be useful for people who notice repeating relationship struggles.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works together with the client to try methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. That means testing tools, reviewing what helps, and adjusting course rather than sticking rigidly to one model.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet those goals. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging fit for quick questions, brief coaching, or when someone prefers typing to talking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into workdays, caregiving schedules, or travel, while keeping the focus on steady progress and practical skills.
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