Skip to main content
Headway
Headshot of Raffaella McAllister, LCSW

Raffaella McAllister

Therapist(She/Her)
15 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Whether you're navigating relationship challenges, family estrangement, trauma, anxiety, stress and life changes, mental health symptoms, or just need someone objective to talk to: if you take the first step to seeking help by reaching out to me, together we can take the second step towards tackling the problem together.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, working together will feel like a collaborative process, where I am able to take a supportive, involved, and direct approach all while conveying genuine warmth and care in helping you. Please note, I also go by Ella McAllister, LCSW, LCADC with Assessment and Counseling Services, LLC.

To learn more about me, my practice, how I can help, and what former client have to say please visit my websites:

*https://ellamcallisterlcswlcadc.com

*https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/ella-mcallister-flemington-nj/354683

My approach to therapy

There is nothing more helpful than feeling seen, heard, validated, and understood. The benefits of having someone with unconditional positive regard in your corner to help you navigate life’s challenges can not be overrated. Each of my clients is offered individualized treatment tailored to their specific needs. Services delivered are comprehensive, attentive, and knowledgeable about evidenced based practices. Clinical insight is presented to you in a way that is understandable, relatable, helpful, and compassionate. Working together will feel like a collaborative process, where I am able to take a supportive, involved, and direct approach all while conveying genuine care and warmth in helping you. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing Techniques. However, I am flexible in meeting your needs.

What you can expect from me

The first session will be spent assessing your history and current needs throughly, completing Intake Forms, establishing rapport, identifying your goals, and putting together your Treatment Plan. Hope to hear from you!

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Warm, Inquisitive

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    15 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Fordham University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, OCD, Stress management, Grief or loss, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Exposure Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Relational, Attachment Based, Strength-Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Italian
  • Location
    26 Main Street Second Floor
    Flemington, NJ 08822