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Alison Ames

Therapist(She/Her)
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family 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, Oscar, Oxford, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Strength-Based, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Attachment Based, Narrative Therapy, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Behavioral, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English