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Alison Carr(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
New York
Child mental health- LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics-Race & cultural identity-Self-esteem- Trauma-ADHD-
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Professional statement

Alison Carr is a Licensed Master Social Worker who is dedicated to connecting Black, Indigenous, People of Color, immigrant communities and LGBTQIA+ folks to healing spaces. Centering an individual’s strengths, needs and goals, she engages creatively and holistically in partnership with clients toward healing. Alison works with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, racial and cultural identity complexities, transracial adoption, gender and sexual identity exploration, familial or relational conflict, social difficulties and life transitions. She works with children, adolescents and parents/guardians as well as young adults, queer, immigrant and of color communities. Her clinical practice is informed by 10 years as a social worker in NYC public schools. She is currently available for remote sessions.


Message to clients

Understanding who we are as individuals and what has led us to this point in our lives is an important part of each person’s journey. Often, we go through the motions of our daily routines without stopping to consider what we actually feel or how we want to live. Engaging in therapy allows you the space to pause in full awareness of yourself and take a breath. It is a space for witnessing yourself, for speaking your truth, for recognizing your needs and for honoring your journey up to this point. Ideally, it is a space to breathe new energy into your days in order to provide some light and ultimately, to work toward your own emotional growth and healing, whatever that means for you.

As a mixed-race woman of color, I recognize the importance of having a supportive container in which to navigate the complexities of life and relationships. My style is authentic and relational, approached from a creative, holistic, and human-centered lens. Drawing from your strengths and goals, we will work in partnership to find concrete strategies to best support your unique needs and experiences on your personal healing journey.


Work and Education


University of Michigan, Master of Social Work, 2008
Tufts University , B.A. Sociology & Child Development (double), 2003

Licensure

New York: 114875

Languages

English

Specialties

Child mental health - Specialized strategies for common childhood disorders including attention issues, attachment problems, behavioral disorders, learning disorders, autism spectrum diagnoses, and feeding or elimination issues.

LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges

Race & cultural identity - Exploring topics of racial, cultural, and ethnic background as it relates to one’s family origins and personal identity

Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Parents
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

Please note that at this time, I'm unable to accept Medicare or Medicaid plans.


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna International
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • All Savers Insurance Company
  • Allied Benefit Systems
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule Insurance Company
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Meritain Health
  • New School Student Insurance (United Healthcare Student Resources)
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Surest (formerly Bind)
  • Trustmark
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Shared Services
  • University of California Berkeley Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet Student)
  • Wellfleet

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$175 (45min)
  • Sliding scale:$75 - $175

Additional session information

Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Every other week