Alison Baker , LCSW

Alison Baker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York. She has 13 years of experience guiding people through stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and life changes. She focuses on practical steps that help people manage emotions day to day. Alison helps clients with trauma and abuse recovery, body image and self-esteem concerns, grief, parenting strain, and addiction-related issues. She also addresses mood disorders, panic, ADHD, and career and money stress. In sessions she uses clear, evidence-informed methods to help people notice what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. She pays attention to attachment patterns that show up in relationships, and she uses tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Alison aims for a straightforward, calm approach. She works to make time feel useful by setting goals together and practicing skills between sessions. Many people come for short-term coaching-style work as well as longer therapy. Her background as an LCSW means she has substantial clinical experience in community and clinical settings in New York. She speaks English and meets with both local and international clients using online formats as needed. Her practice welcomes people who want a practical plan for better coping and clearer relationships.

Online approaches that fit daily life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small actions toward those values, even when strong emotions are present. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape how people relate now, and it can be useful for improving communication and intimacy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like panic, low mood, and worry.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Alison collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and day-to-day needs. She adapts techniques from these approaches so clients get clear steps to practice between sessions and can track what helps.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls let the therapist and client work face to face. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, coaching-style support, or when writing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.