Alison Proft(She/Her/Hers)

Alison Proft is a Licensed Psychoanalyst offers the convenience of remote tele-therapy in New York, who works with individuals across the lifespan, with a focus on the LGBTQIA community. Many of Alison's clients come to therapy when they are experiencing issues around coming-out; gender identity or relationships. Alison is particularly passionate about serving the LGBTQIA community having served the community for decades and truly understands the history and the struggles of the individuals that come into treatment.

Alison is trained in a psychoanalytic approach which uses verbal and non-verbal communication to uncover the unconscious blocks that may be affecting the client's behavior and personality. Alison focuses on the therapeutic relationship as an essential tool to promote emotional growth and healthy functioning through changes in the client's character. This approach supports clients to help identify the cause of fears of behaviors that are disrupting their life and develop strategies to increase healthy functioning.

Alison's style is eclectic; interactive, non-judgmental and meets the client where they are at now and where they want to go. As a psychoanalyst, Alison is sensitive to the influences of past experiences on present challenges, and works closely with clients to reframe the narrative of their life in order for them to become their best selves and lead a more authentic life. Alison is committed to maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive practice, which serves as a safe harbor for LGBTQ people and people of the global majority.

Alison received her Certification in Psychoanalysis from the Blanton-Peale Institute and Counseling Cener and is a Licensed Psychoanalyst in New York State. She is currently a Clinical Staff Therapist at Blanton-Peale and has a private practice which enables her to have significant experience having served clients in all five boroughs in New York.