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Allison Tyler

Therapist(She/Her)
20 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, OCD, Anger management
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Allison K. Tyler, LCSW is an author and licensed clinical social worker who has specialized in working with children, teens and adults with ADHD over the course of her seventeen-year career. She graduated from New York University with her Master of Social Work degree in 2003; has a postgraduate certificate in Children and Families from Royal Holloway University in London, United Kingdom; and has a BA from Colby College.

Allison has developed a unique skills-based approach that she individualizes for each of her clients. When working with children and teens, Allison works in partnership with parents ensuring that parents feel supported, educated and more confident. Allison has completed Ross Greene's advanced level training in collaborative problem-solving and incorporates the tenets of Dr. Greene's philosophy into all of her clinical work.

In addition to her professional advocacy for those with ADHD, Allison is the parent of a child with ADHD. She enjoys connecting with parents over shared experiences and appreciates on a personal level the challenges of parenting a child with ADHD.

My approach to therapy

My approach is eclectic and skills-based. My goal is to give my clients clear and effective tools and strategies that can be implemented to their unique situation and lifestyle.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect for me to be open, honest and empowering in our treatment partnership.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    20 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at New York University School of Social Work
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Jersey)
  • 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, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, OCD, Anger management
  • More specialties
    Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Women's issues, PTSD, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Play, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Behavior Management
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Adults, Children
  • Languages
    English