Alison Baker, LCSW - Therapist in New York

About Alison

Alison Baker is a licensed clinical social worker who draws on 13 years of experience to guide people through hard moments. She focuses on practical tools that help with stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting challenges. Her style is direct but warm, helping clients name what matters and choose small, useful steps forward.

Her work often addresses relationship concerns, grief, trauma and recovery, and struggles with self-esteem. She also supports people facing life changes, career pressures, and issues tied to attention and mood.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to improve communication and rebuild a clearer sense of purpose. Alison uses a mix of evidence-informed approaches. She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and attachment-informed ideas to tailor plans to each person.

That means learning to notice thoughts, try new behaviors, and repair patterns in close relationships. In sessions she focuses on concrete exercises, short experiments, and clearer communication skills. Clients are given manageable practices to use between meetings.

Over time the work is about reducing overwhelm and making everyday life feel more livable. She practices in New York and offers services in English. Alison works with a broad range of concerns including addictions, bipolar mood issues, panic, and chronic illness related challenges.

Her goal is to help people feel steadier and more able to face what comes next.

Online approaches that focus on values and relationships

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck by them, then pick actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and life changes where clarity about priorities helps guide choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors. It is practical and skills-based, often used for panic, depression, and stress management.

Attachment-Based Therapy brings attention to how early relationship patterns affect current connections and communication. It can help people improve how they relate to others and repair recurring interaction cycles.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will try methods that feel like a good fit and adjust the plan as needed.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around busy lives and to keep consistent work between appointments. For many people the variety of formats supports steady progress and helps therapy fit into everyday routines.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, relationship problems, and related issues such as ADHD and addictions.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is supportive and straightforward. She uses practical exercises and communication work to help clients make small, meaningful changes.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Alison has 13 years of experience as a clinician helping people navigate mood, trauma, relationship, and life-transition challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in New York with license number NY LCSW 083238.

In what languages are sessions offered and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 13 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English

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