Alison Baker, LCSW
Therapist in New York
Alison Baker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 13 years of experience.
- Licensed inNew York
- License083238
- NPI 1609127679
- Experience13+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Alison
Alison Baker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 13 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and the everyday stress of life changes. Her work also addresses trauma, addiction, parenting strains, and mood challenges.
Alison uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. She helps people notice how attachment styles shape reactions to closeness, loss, and conflict.
Background and approach
That perspective is mixed with practical skills drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts and behaviors. In sessions she helps clients name upsetting patterns and try new ways of relating. She uses short exercises and real-world practice to build coping skills for panic, anger, and low self-esteem.
She also supports people dealing with grief, chronic illness, or work stress. Alison pays close attention to how feelings like guilt, shame, or a fear of abandonment get in the way. She works with clients to set small, manageable goals around communication, impulse control, and self-care.
Those goals often include clearer boundaries and healthier routines. People can expect a steady, direct approach that balances emotional support with practical steps. Sessions aim to increase resilience and make daily life more manageable.
Alison accepts clients in English and works with international clients by offering several online formats.
Credentials
- LCSW (New York)
- License 083238 · expires November 2026
- NPI
- 1609127679 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Alison lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Alison names
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Online support
How attachment work and active therapies translate online
Alison blends Attachment-Based Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current reactions to closeness and loss, helping people notice and change repeating patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take committed action even when uncomfortable feelings appear, useful for anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like panic, low mood, or problematic impulses.Finding the right approach is part of the process and Alison treats it as a collaboration. She will discuss goals, try methods that fit a person’s needs, and adjust plans as progress unfolds. Clients and therapist decide together which mix of attachment insight and active skills feels most useful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper conversations and guided exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a camera-free check-in is preferred. Live chat and messaging let clients share brief updates, get quick coaching, or manage times when a short check-in fits better into a busy day.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Alison focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, addictions, grief, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style combines an attachment lens with practical methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
Alison has 13 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Alison?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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