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Alison Jost is a Boston area-based Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She provides video sessions to clients in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Virginia. She specializes in anxiety and panic disorders, perfectionism, college and graduate student mental health, relationship issues (including divorce), grief and loss, and women's issues. Although these are her main areas of focus, she welcomes clients with a wide variety of issues who come from all walks of life.
Alison draws on various therapeutic approaches according to her client's unique interests and needs. In general, she sees therapy as having two parts. One part is gaining insight into why we are who we are. This often involves some exploration of our past. The other part is using these insights to make positive changes -- here and now. This involves learning better ways of coping with stress, clarifying deeply held values, and using mindfulness techniques to relate differently to our thoughts and feelings.
Alison graduated from Bryn Mawr College with a degree in philosophy, and then worked in the field of bioethics for several years. She later worked at the Yale Child Study Center as a research assistant while completing her MSW at nearby Southern Connecticut State University. After graduation, she was selected for a one-year fellowship through Yale's Department of Psychiatry. More recently, she completed a one-year fellowship in psychoanalysis through the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute.
Years of Experience: 10 years
Anxiety (all anxiety disorders, OCD, perfectionism) - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression.
Divorce & separation - Questioning or feeling unsatisfied in your relationship; contemplation and navigation of separation; addressing issues of power, voice, and communication challenges
Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance
Women's issues - Therapy tailored to common concerns among women; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges, stressors, and questions around identity as a woman
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
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"Alison is such an incredible therapist! She is thoughtful, kind, smart, and seamlessly navigates the delicate balance between supporting and pushing her patients. Having previously collaborated with Alison, I have always been impressed with her insight, and I know our shared patients have found tremendous benefit in working with her."
- Dana Siperstein, MD • September 2021The practice will call you for a free 10min phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!
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