Alison Mann

Alison Mann is a licensed master social worker who is serving clients in New York. Her practice approach is a balance of examining thought and behavioral patterns, skill building, and providing space for reflective growth. Ultimately, Alison’s goal is to empower you along your journey to live your most authentic life.

She is passionate about working with individuals in adolescence through adulthood who are navigating issues with, but not limited to, anxiety, body image, disordered eating behaviors, athletic pressures, depression, body focused repetitive behaviors, ADD/ADHD and more. Alison uses an integrative approach drawing from numerous therapeutic modalities to tailor treatment to each client’s specific needs and goals. Some of these modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, solution-focused and mindfulness. Alison also has additional training in Mirror Exposure Therapy and CBT-E, for the treatment of Eating Disorders & body image. She believes that everyone is a unique individual and deserves a unique treatment plan to match.

Originally from New Jersey, Alison received her Bachelor of Social Work from Ramapo College of New Jersey before going to New York University for her Master of Social Work. In her spare time she volunteers mentoring young girls who have Alopecia, an autoimmune disorder causing hair loss, and is an advocate for spreading awareness about Alopecia. She also developed the Hair Loss Diary, a therapeutic journal for people with hair loss. Alison is also an advocate for Health at Every Size principles and intuitive eating. Prior to this work, Alison has experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities and adolescents/young adults as a school social worker.