ALISON MARKOWITZ, LCSW
Anxiety, Relationship & Trauma Therapy in New York, NY.
⚲ Virtual Therapy Available Throughout New York
Therapy for Healthier Patterns, Deeper Connections, and Lasting Change.
ANXIETY, RELATIONSHIP & TRAUMA THERAPY
Manage Anxiety and Understand
What’s Getting in Your Way.
You’ve been pushing through for a long time — managing the anxiety, overthinking every conversation, trying to keep the peace in your relationship, telling yourself it’s “not that bad.”
But lately, it feels heavier. Your mind won’t shut off, small conflicts feel overwhelming, or you notice you’re doing the same dance, have picked the same type of person and now it has show up in ways you can’t ignore. You’re exhausted from carrying it all alone.
You’re noticing this isn’t sustainable.
Does This Sound Familiar?
✦ You feel trapped in the same relationship cycles you can see but can’t interrupt. There’s frustration, self-blame, and confusion about why insight alone hasn’t created change.
✦ You may appear put-together, but internally feel untethered—unclear about your direction, values, or authentic voice.
✦ A transition choice unsettles you in ways you can’t quite name.
✦ A shift at work leaves you more anxious than you expected.
✦ A relationship feels uncertain and you find yourself adjusting (again).
✦ You are competent, responsible, and dependable, but internally tense. Your nervous system rarely feels settled. Success hasn’t quieted the inner critic; it’s often made it louder.
How I Can Help.
ANXIETY THERAPY
Let’s quiet the constant worry so you can feel calmer and more like yourself day to day. Anxiety can feel like your mind never fully shuts off and your body stays on edge.
RELATIONSHIP ISSUES
It’s really about how you do relationships — with friends, family, coworkers. We’ll figure out the patterns you fall into, the ways you protect yourself, and where you get stuck.
TRAUMA & EMDR
Trauma lives in the body and in relationships, not just in memory. In therapy, we move at a pace that helps your nervous system feel safe enough to soften old patterns and reconnect with who you’ve always been underneath.
MEET ALISON MARKOWITZ, LCSW
Anxiety, Relationship & Trauma Therapist
in New York, NY.
I work with adults who often come in with symptoms such as anxiety, relationship distress, burnout, low self-esteem, chronic stress, or feeling overwhelmed. They are typically high-functioning and capable, yet privately second-guessing their feelings, unsure of their needs, and stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand.
Together, we make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface — not just what’s showing up, but why it keeps happening. As things become clearer, you feel more grounded, more steady, and more aligned in how you move through your life.
What matters most is how we work together. I’m direct without being harsh. Curious without being passive. Emotionally present and engaged. We pay attention to what happens in the room. Not to analyze you, but to help you experience yourself differently in real time.
My approach is active, relational, and emotionally attuned. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help you slow down and notice patterns in real time. I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS) to understand the parts of you that learned to over-function, accommodate, or stay measured. And when earlier experiences continue to shape how you respond today, I use EMDR to help your nervous system process what hasn’t fully resolved.
This is therapy for people who are self-aware, motivated, and ready to move beyond insight into actual change.
PATIENT TESTIMONIALS
What People Are Saying.
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“I came to Alison struggling with anxiety, codependency, and difficulty expressing myself. She helped me understand my triggers, shift my perspective, and develop practical ways to manage overwhelming emotions. I always felt heard, supported, and at ease opening up.”
— Engineering Supervisor, 38, Brooklyn, NY
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“Alison helped me work through both personal and professional challenges with insight and care. She offered new perspectives while helping me process the past and build strategies for the future. I always felt comfortable sharing and truly supported.”
— Corporate Real Estate Professional, 36, New York, NY
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“I came to Alison for anxiety at work, but she also supported me through an eating disorder and a family medical issue. I always felt understood, never judged, and deeply supported — even between sessions. She made a difficult time feel much more manageable.”
— PR Account Executive, 31, New York, NY
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“I started therapy feeling unconfident and unsure in my dating life. Alison helped me build confidence, navigate rejection, and feel more comfortable putting myself out there. I’m so grateful for the skills I gained — they’ve stayed with me.”
— Graduate Student, 26, Brooklyn, NY
This All Resonates, Now What?
Book a Free Consultation Call.
I offer a free 15-minute phone call for you to ask any and all of the questions you may have about getting started. We can spend the time getting to know each other and make sure that you feel comfortable moving forward! You can book a time for your free consultation call directly by clicking here. or by clicking any of the “book” buttons throughout my website!
Schedule Your Individual Session.
Towards the end of our consultation call, we will go over logistics, including finding a time that works for your schedule to meet for our sessions.
Begin Healing!
In our sessions, using several modern therapeutic techniques we will begin to work together to understand the areas that are keeping your stuck. Let’s work together to release what’s not serving you and create a better relationship with yourself and others.
Frequently Asked Questions.
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My fee for individual 45 minute sessions are $250
The first session is 60 minutes
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I am currently considered to be an out of network mental health provider.
I am happy to provide you a superbill each month to submit to your insurance.
Please contact the member services phone number on the back of your insurance card to check with your insurance about your out of network mental health benefits - many of my clients are able to get reimbursement from their insurance.
If you have out‑of‑network benefits, you may be eligible for reimbursement; this is typically 60–80% per session.
When you call your insurance provider, ask these questions:
Do I have out‑of‑network benefits?
If so, what is my out‑of‑network deductible?
How much of my out‑of‑network deductible has been met this year?
Once I have met that deductible, what percentage will be reimbursed for a psychotherapy session?
How much will I be reimbursed for a psychotherapy session (CPT code: 90834 for individual sessions)?
How do I submit super-bills for reimbursement?
How long does it typically take to receive reimbursement?
Why you should consider working with an “out of network” therapist:
No limitations on sessions. We can meet for as long as you need without having to worry if insurance will cut us off, or end coverage, which could abruptly end your care.
Allows me to offer you more flexible, personalized, and intentional care.
Helps me keep your information completely confidential, without needing to share diagnosis or notes with insurance companies.
Allows us to avoid surprise billing issues, which can lead to lapses in treatment.
Lets us focus on what’s best for you, not what insurance says is best for you!
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In our first session, we will review your intake paperwork, talk about how you are feeling about starting the process, and collaborate on what feels important to you. The first few sessions may feel like a bit of story telling to catch me up on your history. I also work intentionally to check in and make sure that our work is still feeling like a good fit for you.
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I usually meet with clients once a week for a 45-minute session.
Research shows that weekly therapy is the most impactful. With this in mind, I ask that you commit to weekly sessions for the first 3-6 months of therapy to establish care and get the support you deserve.
GET IN TOUCH WITH ME
Contact Information.
amlcsw1@gmail.com
Call or Text (516) 857-2915 to get started today!
485 Madison Avenue, New York, NY
Serving adults in New York via in-person and virtual therapy.
BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY
Start the Conversation.
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin, therapy can offer a space to better understand yourself and begin creating meaningful change in your life.