Alison Baker , LCSW

Alison Baker is a licensed therapist based in New York with 13 years of clinical experience helping people navigate complex emotional and relational challenges. As an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), she focuses on depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, and transitions that disrupt daily life. Her practice also addresses concerns such as social anxiety, body image, workplace stress, parenting struggles, grief, and coping with chronic illness or pain.

She approaches each client with a focus on understanding their individual story, helping them cultivate self-compassion, strengthen communication skills, and reconnect with a sense of purpose. Alison blends practical strategies with deeper exploration of attachment patterns and core beliefs so clients can challenge limiting thoughts and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.

In session she creates a supportive, nonjudgmental atmosphere where people can safely process painful memories, build resilience, and practice new coping strategies. Her goal is to walk alongside clients as they heal from past wounds, improve relationships, and make meaningful changes that align with their values and life goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Alison often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify personal values, and take meaningful action even when difficult feelings are present. ACT is useful for anxiety, depression, and navigating life transitions that leave people feeling stuck.

She also incorporates Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationship patterns influence current bonds and communication. This approach is helpful for people dealing with relationship conflicts, abandonment concerns, or patterns of closeness and withdrawal.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Alison collaborates with each client to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time, combining practical skills and deeper relational work in partnership with the person she is supporting.

Online therapy with Alison is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from home, while still receiving the structured support and therapeutic tools that therapists provide during sessions.