Allyson Jacobi, LCSW
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Ally Jacobi, MSW, is a Supervisee in Social Work, with over 10 years of experience working with at-risk youth and their families. Ally earned a Bachelor of Social Work, with a minor in Psychology in 2015 and a Master of Clinical Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2020. Ally specializes in working with youth, adolescents, and young adults. She has worked with clients facing a wide array of challenges, including trauma, abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse, behavioral challenges, and cognitive and developmental delays. Her focus areas include anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, and substance abuse. Ally's core approach utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Play Therapy strategies. Ally is a compassionate, understanding, and judgment-free Therapist, who brings authenticity to each session. She wants to assist clients in discovering their inner strengths, providing supportive techniques to overcome challenges, and empowering clients with the tools they need to help them feel their best. Ally offers both in-person and virtual services for those in need.
About Allyson's practice
Weekends 9am - 5pm
Weekdays After 5pm
$$
Sliding scale
Directive
Reflective
Body-based
In-person available: No
Virtual available: Yes
ADD/ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
Anger
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Mood
Self-Esteem
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
UMR
Evernorth Behavioral Health
United Healthcare Shared Services
United Healthcare Student Resources
Cigna
United / Oxford
Blue Cross Blue Shield BCBS
Optum
CareFirst
Anthem
VA
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Get to Know Allyson
If I have never been to therapy before, what should I expect? How do I know if I should go, and how do I start?
It is completely normal to feel unsure or even a little intimidated if you’ve never done this before. Starting therapy can feel like stepping into the unknown, but that’s also what makes it such a powerful act of self-care and courage. The first few sessions will focus on us getting to know each other so that this can be a comfortable space for you. The sessions will focus on me getting some background information from you, we will set some goals for sessions, set a regular schedule, and use our sessions to work towards your goals. Some of the things I may ask might seem odd or repetitive at first but they are for me to get a better understanding of you, your life experiences, and what areas of your life you want to improve on. You’ll also get a feel for me, and I’ll invite you to notice how our dynamic feels to you. Therapy only works if the relationship feels safe and supportive, so we’ll check in on that together.
How will our relationship be different than relationships I have with friends/loved ones?
Our therapeutic relationship will be different from your relationships with friends or loved ones in a few important ways. First and foremost, this space is entirely for you. That means we're not here to meet my needs or to maintain a mutual relationship the way you might with a friend or a partner. Instead, I'm here to support you understand your feelings, and help you grow without judgment or expectation.
What degrees do you have and what techniques are you trained in?
I earned my Bachelors Degree in Social Work with a minor in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in 2015. After working for three years in various community and school settings I returned to VCU and earned my Masters in Social Work graduating in 2020. I have been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy which are at the core of my approach in working with my clients.