- Supportive and solution-focused
- Evidence-based techniques
- Works with anxiety
About Allison
Allison Palazzo is a licensed clinical social worker with 19 years of experience based in New York. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental approach and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Allison aims to support people who are feeling stuck or overwhelmed and helps them move toward clearer, more manageable days.
She works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and grief. She also helps with relationship and intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career stress, and the challenges of major life changes. Additional areas Allison addresses include codependency, body image, communication problems, and isolation or loneliness.
In sessions she prioritizes finding what works for each person. Conversations focus on identifying roadblocks, trying small changes, and building skills for coping and recovery. Her style is supportive and solution-oriented rather than long on theory.
Allison draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work. She frames progress as a series of practical steps and encourages collaboration on goals and strategies. Many people seek her out for help with panic, anxiety, and stress when daily life feels unsteady.
If you want a straightforward, empathetic clinician who takes a practical stance, Allison may be a good fit. She practices in New York and conducts sessions in English.
Approaches that guide online work and goal setting
Allison uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure sessions and build practical skills. One common approach she uses focuses on teaching coping skills for anxiety and panic, helping people recognize patterns, practice breathing and grounding strategies, and test small behavioral changes that reduce distress. Another approach emphasizes problem-solving for life transitions, which means breaking big changes into manageable steps and tracking what helps and what does not.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Allison collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts strategies based on what’s effective and what feels doable for the client.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer options for people who prefer not to meet in person. A therapist can also adapt exercises and between-session tasks to the online setting so progress continues between meetings.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Allison address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, panic, addictions, depression, grief, and life transitions, plus relationship and self-esteem concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is calm and practical. Sessions focus on identifying roadblocks and trying small, useful changes rather than long academic discussion.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Allison has 19 years of professional experience as a licensed clinician working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is Allison located and what credential does she hold?
She is based in New York and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.