Alison Baker , LCSW

Alison Baker is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 13 years of experience helping people navigate complex emotional challenges. She brings practical skill and compassionate support to work with individuals managing depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and life transitions.

Her practice also addresses stress, addictions, family and parenting issues, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and a range of related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, chronic illness and pain, communication difficulties, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, and questions of life purpose and money. Alison focuses on understanding each person’s unique story and on improving communication, building resilience, and strengthening connections with others and the self.

Drawing on evidence-informed approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), she works with people to identify values, challenge limiting patterns, and develop practical strategies for daily life. As an LCSW - a licensed clinical social worker trained in psychotherapy and community resources - she aims to create a respectful, non-judgmental space where clients can explore emotions, heal from past experiences, and pursue meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Alison Baker

Alison Baker integrates several practical approaches into online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and learn skills to live in ways that matter to them while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns formed in relationships and aims to improve connection, trust, and communication, which can support work on abandonment, bonding, and relationship struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) concentrates on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mood challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Alison will work with each person to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods over time to meet changing needs. Clients and therapist decide together which strategies to try and how to pace the work.

Online sessions offer flexibility in how therapy happens - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging allow people to fit therapy into busy lives, manage care from different locations, and maintain continuity during transitions. Licensed professionals can use these options to provide regular, accessible support tailored to each person’s schedule and circumstances.