Profile / United States
Alison Baker, LCSW
New York
LCSW - Anxiety and Relationship work
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment focus
About Alison
Alison Baker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 13 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and life changes. Alison also supports those coping with grief, parenting challenges, addictions, ADHD, and mood concerns.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and attachment-based approaches. She focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thought patterns and try different ways of responding. Sessions often involve practical skills practice, clearer communication strategies, and steps to manage intense emotions.
Alison addresses concerns like panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, impulsivity, and problems with guilt or shame. She also helps with body image, chronic illness and pain, and issues around control or isolation. Conversations can include specific coping tools for work stress, career decisions, money worries, and setting healthier boundaries.
She emphasizes building stronger relationships by looking at attachment patterns and improving how people connect and communicate. In session she guides clients through exercises to change behaviors and test out new habits between meetings. The goal is to reduce distress and increase day-to-day functioning through concrete actions.
Alison offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and practicing small, measurable changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood symptoms by breaking problems into actionable steps.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to values-based actions. It can support coping with chronic pain, stress, and life transitions by clarifying what matters and taking small steps toward it.
Attachment-based work looks at patterns in relationships and how early connection styles affect current interactions. It helps with communication problems, relationship strain, and issues tied to abandonment or attachment wounds.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alison will collaborate with clients to choose or combine methods based on their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying CBT techniques for a period, adding ACT exercises, or focusing more on attachment concerns as therapy progresses.
The biography does not specify session delivery types, so confirm the available online formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Clients should check which session formats are offered and pick what fits their schedule and comfort.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, addictions, ADHD, and other mood concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to practice alternative responses. Sessions typically include concrete exercises and homework to test new habits.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of practice supporting people through complex emotional and life challenges.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed in New York as an LCSW and practices from that location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees structured?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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