Alison Aliazzo, LCSW
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Hello and welcome! I have more than 16 years of experience as a therapist, treating individuals and couples. My clientele consists of people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship stress, infidelity, co-dependency, the challenges of dating, substance use issues...just to name a few. My approach is warm, relational and participatory. I like to get right to the heart of the matter, while figuring out and respecting your pace and comfort level. Our minds are the lens through which we view the world. Just as we aim to take care of our physical health, our mental and emotional health also deserve time and energy. I believe in incorporating multiple approaches in my practice, from the more traditional psychoanalytic therapy to my own creative methods. The goal is to create an individualized plan, customized to help you achieve the desired outcome, or simply to exist more happily! Whether dealing with an acute issue, a desire to improve your emotional intelligence, or a need for objective but invested feedback on issues that are interfering with your sense of well being, therapy can be a profound tool to improve your life, at any time. Please contact me to set up a complimentary 15 minute phone consultation. You can also go to my practice website, Gentle Health Psychotherapy at www.ghpnyc.com. I look forward to hearing from you!
About Alison's practice
Weekdays Before 9am
Weekends 9am - 5pm
Weekdays After 5pm
Weekdays 9am - 5pm
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Sliding scale
Directive
Reflective
Body-based
In-person available: Yes
Virtual available: Yes
Self-Esteem
Depression
Addiction and Substance Use
Anxiety
Codependency
Imposter Syndrome
Self-Reflection
Family Dynamics
Out of network providers
NY
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Get to Know Alison
"I've been seeing Alison for over 3 years, and I couldn't be happier with my decision to start my therapy journey with her. She has helped me navigate the highs and lows that life has thrown at me, and supports my growth through many stages of life. She is a thoughtful listener and always remembers even the smallest details. Looking forward to many years to come with Alison helping me through and would encourage anyone who is scared or hesitant to start therapy to take the leap with her."
MS, Client
"Amazing, excellent, professional, truly one of the best. Communication is great when scheduling sessions and follow ups and always there every step of the way. So grateful and fortunate to have an amazing guide like Alison, learned so much through each session and excited to keep learning."
MB, Client
"I have been seeing Alison for about the past 2-3 years. She has been incredibly helpful through tough situations including dealing with anxiety and depression. She understands the pressures of working and living in the city and creates a warm and welcoming environment to share without judgment. She has an amazing insight into relationship dynamics. She has provided insightful solutions and resources to work through certain situations or challenges. I would highly recommend Alison!"
OL, Client
"I’ve had a long standing relationship with Alison (in therapy with her for the past 3 years). My life had improved immeasurably since I’ve taken control of my mental health with her guidance. Her recall is amazing and her patience and reflective listening always has me walking away with a new insight. Highly recommend!"
BA, Client
"Alison is amazing. She takes the time to listen and really get to know her clients. She provides tailored advice and techniques that have made a big impact. Very appreciative for all she's helped me through."
AA, Client
"Alison is an amazing therapist and I could not recommend her more. She’s kind, caring, non judgmental, and always makes times for you. I’m constantly impressed by how well she knows me, and her ability to help me work through life’s challenges in a myriad of different ways."
KZ, Client
How participatory are you during sessions?
Extremely. Most clients are looking for an objective take on the issues that bring them to therapy. This is precisely what differentiates the therapeutic relationship from other relationships in the client's lives. The traditional silent therapist that only responds with more questions is a thing of the past. Typically, a session is a conversation, not a monologue. Of course, it's important that the clients themselves come to understand things and have realizations at their own pace, which I am extremely sensitive to. But, we are spending a short and valuable amount of time together and I like to get things done!
What is the best part of the work for you?
The best part is also the part that I am the most humble about. It's having the privilege of going on a journey of self discovery with you. I know that there is a certain intimacy involved in letting someone enter your innermost thoughts. I don't take that lightly! Letting you lead the way, I'll offer insight or an objective opinion...but the real work comes from you. Being this sort of 'tour guide' is my greatest joy.
Are there any philosophies or values that inform your work that I should know about?
Short answer: the most important relationship that you will ever have in your life is the one with yourself.
How much do you share about yourself during our time together and why?
In traditional psychoanalysis (think laying on a couch, oftentimes with the therapist behind you and out of sight), sharing was frowned upon, if not out of the question. In my view, this doesn't make for the best therapeutic relationship. There can be a natural curiosity on the part of the client when sharing such intimate details of their lives with me. It's not so much about my own self-disclosure as a willingness to acknowledge that we are two human beings! So, to a degree, I believe in sharing experiences when I can sense the client's desire to hear something that may normalize or validate their experience. Of course, the time we spend in therapy belongs to and is all about the client. Bottom line, sharing is situational, based on my discretion and of course, the client's welcome feedback.