Allison

Allison Abrams

Psychotherapist

Experienced and compassionate psychotherapist working with adolescents and adults. Offering virtual sessions in NY, NJ, MA, FL, In-person sessions in NYC.

About Me

As an experienced psychotherapist, I offer compassionate support to adolescents and adults. My aim is to help you navigate life's challenges with understanding and care. I provide a safe, confidential space where you can explore concerns freely. My approach focuses on empowering you to build resilience and foster personal growth. Whether you prefer virtual or in-person sessions, I am here to guide your journey towards well-being.

Approach

When life feels uncertain, I move between attentive listening and active skill-building to tailor each session to your pace. Whether we meet in my NYC office or by video across New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Florida, sessions are grounded, conversational, and held in plain English. We uncover recurring patterns, bring dreams and past hurts into the room, practice grounding or communication skills, and I sometimes offer brief reflections between meetings to reinforce learning. This steady, collaborative pacing often helps people facing anxiety, transitions, or relationship strain.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Dream Work

    The exploration of dream content (themes, symbols, and emotions) to gain insight into unconscious feelings, conflicts, and desires.

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  • Forgiveness

    The psychological process of releasing resentment or anger toward someone who has caused harm, a complex emotional journey rather than a simple decision.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Qualifications


Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College

Registrations


Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Psychotherapist

Service Area


Allison Abrams, LCSW-R

In-person & Online

New York, New York

United States