About
Congratulations on taking an important step in your mental health journey— finding the right therapist! As a licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) I work with a wide array of individuals, who are seeking help for a specific problem(s) or, who are simply looking to expand upon their understanding of themselves and their life experiences. In sessions, I aim to provide a comfortable, safe, and unbiased space where you feel inspired to communicate and empowered to collaborate on your goals.
I hold a Master’s degree from the University at Buffalo, and have spent my graduate studies, and professional career, focusing on treating individuals affected by eating disorders, disordered eating, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have also worked with, and may treat, many other mental health disorders.
My office is located in Williamsville, NY. I also conduct telehealth sessions, and am able to work with anyone residing within New York state via telehealth.
I am affiliated with Tiffany Matson LCSW-R & Associates
Approach:
- Trauma Informed
- Health at every size mindset
- Parts work/Internal Family Systems
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychoeducation
- Sustainable and realistic lifestyle changes
Services
- Eating disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, ARFID)
- Orthorexia, disordered eating behaviors, and exercise addiction
- Body dysmorphia
- Negative body image and self-esteem
- Trauma Therapy, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Anxiety disorders
- Depressive disorders
- Infertility
- Linkage to dieticians who specialize in eating disorders
- Linkage to psychiatric nurse practitioners
- Telehealth personal training sessions, geared specifically to those recovering from eating disorders, or a negative association with exercise. View more here.
Who I work with:
Aside from those affected by the above, I also work with:
- Family members supporting a loved one with an eating disorder
- Teens (age 13 and up)
- Adults
- LGBTQIA+ community
- Couples
Payment
- Cash, check, credit card
- Health savings account (HSA) and/or flexible spending account (FSA) funds
- I do not accept insurance, however, session costs may be applied towards out-of-network insurance deductibles (please check with your individual insurance companies).
Contact
- Call or text to set up a complimentary, 15 minute consultation call
- 716-218-8596
- allison@amurphycounseling.com