ALISON MARKOWITZ, LCSW
Therapy for Anxiety, Relationships and Trauma in NYC.
Virtual Therapy Available Throughout New York and Florida.
You showed up to work, did what was expected. You answered your unread texts. You take care of the people in your life and kept up with the attitude others needed you to have.
If you took the time to think about it, you might realize it’s a mask, At the end of the day it was all about others. You’re exhausted and unsettled. Your mind won’t shut off, and somehow scrolling through reels for what you told yourself would only be a few minutes is the only way to quiet it.
We’ll get to the root of why you need to be perfect and accepted by others
If this sounds familiar therapy in NYC can help.
✦ Your neighbor invites you to a BBQ. You feel your body tense up. You don’t want to go but hear yourself say yes — and then ask what you can bring. Saying no, making up an excuse or giving a noncommittal answer doesn’t seem possible.
✦ You thought you worked through your childhood trauma. But then that song comes on and you’re right back there.
✦ You constantly second-guess yourself. Even a simple decision like your starbucks order can get complicated. Did you choose the right milk? Are you spending too much money on iced coffee this month?
✦ You find yourself replaying your last relationship over and over in your head. Maybe you’re trying to quiet the lonliness or pain. Maybe you’re trying to figure out whose fault it really was so you can finally feel some peace.
✦ You know the boundary you want to set with your mom. But imagining her being upset and then having to deal with the fallout feels worse than just giving in, again.
✦ Your friends all think you have it together. They even come to you for advice. But privately, you feel like you’re just getting through each day.
How Anxiety & Trauma Therapy in NYC Can Help.
ANXIETY THERAPY
Planning out your responses before they ask the question, worrying about if they want to make plans again, trying to be that likable, easygoing go-with-the-flow person. Anxiety therapy will help you actually feel more relaxed instead of just preforming it.
RELATIONSHIP THERAPY
Saying yes when you want to say no. Avoiding setting boundaries and uncomfortable conversations because you think you know how the other person will react. Relationship therapy teaches you how to have healthy relationships where you can share your opinion. We can talk about the cost of continuing these patterns.
TRAUMA & EMDR THERAPY
You walk by the kitchen and the smell of cookies brings you right back to your childhood. Worrying about if your mom is going to come home like she said she would or if she is going to end up at a bar.
The way you function in the world personally and professionally isn’t always conscious. A lot of those blueprints were created in childhood. We'll look at your blueprints and figure out how to revise them for your life now.
TRAUMA THERAPY | EMDR
Nobody Has It All Figured Out
Anxiety, Relationship & Trauma Therapist in NYC
ALISON MARKOWITZ, LCSW
Maybe you can quit a job or adopt a dog without blinking but, you’ll rewrite a two-line text three times, screenshot it and send it to a friend for approval before hitting send.
Or maybe you’re confident and independent. You support yourself, live alone, travel. But no matter how hard you put yourself out there in dating, you can’t seem to find the connection you’re craving.
If something like that sounds familiar, you’re in the right place.
Hi, I’m Alison. I work with clients navigating these types of patterns every day. After years of studying human behavior and thousands of hours sitting across from clients, I’ve learned how to meet people where they are and help them move forward.
I’m deeply attuned in session, with a kind of “spidey sense” for what’s going on beneath the surface. I use it to help you feel at ease enough to actually say the thing that’s been on your mind or the thing you haven’t told anyone else you’re even thinking.
I’m human too. I have my own struggles. I don’t have all the answers and my life hasn’t turned out exactly the way I planned. None of us have it all figured out: not me, not you, not the person you’re quietly comparing yourself to right now. Not having it all figured out doesn’t mean something’s wrong with you. It just means you’re human.
What I love most about this work is the relationships I build with my clients. We laugh. I challenge them, Sometimes I’m the annoying optimist cheering them on. Mostly I try to bring hope and possibility into the room, but only the genuine kind, never the forced everything-happens-for-a-reason kind.
What People Are Saying about anxiety & trauma therapy in NYC .
This All Resonates, Now What?
Book a Free Consultation Call.
I offer a free 15-minute phone call. This gives you a chance to ask questions, get a sense of how I work, and determine if it feels like a good fit. You can book a time for your free consultation directly by clicking here.
Schedule Your Individual Session.
If you decide to move forward, we’ll find a time that works for your schedule and set up your first session. I’ll also walk you through what to expect so you feel comfortable getting started.
Begin the Work!
In our sessions, we’ll focus on what’s actually keeping you stuck —your patterns, your reactions and what’s driving them. As things become clearer, you’ll start to feel more grounded, and respond differently in your life and relationships.
Anxiety, Relationship & Trauma Therapy in NYC
Frequently Asked Questions
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Finding the right fit matters. It’s helpful to have a sense of what you’re looking for and what you’d like to work on, but beyond that, it often comes down to how it feels to talk with someone.
I offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation call where you can ask questions and get a sense of how I work. This can help you decide if it feels like a good fit.
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In the first few sessions, I focus on getting to know you—your history, what’s been going on, and what you’d like to change. I’ll ask questions, but I’ll also share observations to help you start making sense of what you’ve been experiencing.
From the beginning, the process is collaborative. There’s space for you to ask questions, reflect, and share what’s coming up.
These early sessions help us get a clearer understanding of what’s going on and set the direction for our work together.
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No. Many people come in knowing something doesn’t feel right, but not exactly why.
Part of the process is figuring that out together—what’s going on, what’s been keeping you stuck, and what you want to change.
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It’s usually not one big shift, but a series of smaller ones. You might notice you’re reacting differently, feeling more clear about what you want, or less pulled into the same patterns.
Over time, things that used to feel automatic start to feel more intentional—and that’s often a sign real change is happening.
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This depends on what you’re coming in for and what you want to change. Some people come for a shorter period to work through something specific, while others stay longer to understand deeper patterns.
We’ll talk about this together and adjust as we go. There’s no set timeline—what matters is that the work feels useful and relevant to you.
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Most clients start with weekly 45 minute sessions. This helps build our working relationship and momentum, while allowing us to understand your patterns more clearly.
Over time, we can adjust the frequency based on your needs and what feels right.
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My fee for individual 45-minute sessions is $250.
The first session is 60 minutes and gives us more time to get a clearer understanding of what’s bringing you in and how to move forward.
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I'm an out-of-network provider, which means I don't accept insurance directly. I provide a monthly superbill (detailed receipt) you can submit for reimbursement. Most clients with out-of-network benefits get 60–80% back after their deductible is met.
If you're unsure about your coverage, call the member services number on the back of your insurance card and ask about your out-of-network mental health benefits. I'm happy to walk you through this during our consultation.
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At the end of each month, I’ll provide you with a superbill (a detailed receipt). You can submit this to your insurance company, and if you have out-of-network benefits, they will reimburse you directly.
Most insurance companies allow you to submit claims through an online portal, though some may require submission by mail.
If you’re unsure how to submit, your insurance provider can walk you through the process.
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I am so glad that you’re considering giving me a call!
You can schedule a free 15-minute consultation call by clicking HERE!
During our call we will talk about what is leading you to reach out, I will answer any questions you have about the process, and then talk about logistics of scheduling.
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I ask for at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule a session. If a session is canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice, or missed, the full session fee will apply.
This allows me to offer that time to other clients who may be waiting for an appointment. I do my best to accommodate rescheduling, and if we’re able to find another time within the same week, the cancellation fee will not apply.
NEXT STEP
Start the Conversation.
If something isn’t working —how you’re feeling or the patterns you keep ending up in—we can figure it out.
We’ll get clear on what’s actually going on and what needs to change.
GET IN TOUCH WITH ME
Contact Information.
Call or Text (516) 857-2915 to get started today!
amlcsw1@gmail.com
485 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Serving adults in New York & Florida virtually