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Alison Ames

Therapist(She/Her)
~1 year of experience
  • Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

Welcome! I am a licensed mental health counselor providing outpatient therapy services to individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds. I completed my education and training from Boston University, receiving my M.Ed in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have extensive experience ranging from emergency crisis work, inpatient level of care, outpatient settings, and school-based counseling.

My approach to therapy

I use a broad range of approaches for therapy modalities to best tailor to my clients needs. Some of my most commonly used approaches are CBT, Person-Centered, Solution-Focused, Motivation Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.

What you can expect from me

My hope is that you leave each session feeling heard, understood, and supported. Together, we’ll create a space where your voice matters and your goals guide our work. Therapy is a collaborative process, and your insights and efforts are essential to your growth. I’m here to walk alongside you as you move toward the changes and clarity you’re seeking.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Warm, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MEd (Master of Education) at Boston University
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Massachusetts)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Point32 Healthcare, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, Trauma, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Strategic Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Strength-Based, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Attachment Based, Play, Narrative Therapy, Parent Management Training (PMT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Behavioral, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Prolonged Exposure (PE), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English