Overview
About Me
I’m so glad you’re here! I am a Buffalo, NY–based Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and am affiliated with the group practice, Tiffany Matson, LCSW-R & Associates. Our office is located in Williamsville, NY, and I also offer telehealth sessions. I work with individuals across New York State via telehealth. In my practice, I support individuals who are seeking insight, support, and meaningful change in their lives.
A large part of my professional work focuses on supporting individuals and families struggling with eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and ARFID), as well as related problems of body image dissatisfaction, body dysmorphia, exercise addiction, and orthorexia. I am an advocate for community education on eating disorders, and strive to partner with local organizations to help build awareness and understanding of the impact of these illnesses. I am an active, professional member of the Academy for Eating Disorders.
Other mental health issues that I work with are anxiety, depression, infertility, and trauma. Many clients seek support during major life transitions or for support with women’s issues, parenthood, and navigating stress—challenges that often show up in significant ways throughout our lives.
Who I work with
- Adults and teens (ages 13 and up)
- Family members supporting a loved one with an eating disorder
- LGBTQIA+ community
- Individuals or couples struggling with infertility
Community and Advocacy Work
- Co-presenter of a poster presentation at the upcoming Academy for Eating Disorders International Conference on Eating Disorders in The Hague, Netherlands, June 2026
- Co-facilitator and co-creator of “Understanding Eating Disorders: Considerations for Healthcare Professionals” presentation, for the the Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training program (BHWET), funded by a HERSA grant at the University at Buffalo School of Nursing
- Keynote, guest panel speaker, at “Power of the Pack” (a women’s empowerment group) event, discussing “Mindfulness in Healthcare: Prioritizing Mental Health and Wellbeing”
- Please reach out here if your organization is interested in a tailored workshop, or educational seminar, on eating disorders: 716-218-8596
allison@amurphycounseling.com
Education, Training, and Membership
- Master of Social Work (MSW), University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (SUNY)
- New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker, license number: 101338
- Academy for Eating Disorders member
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) basic training
- Precision Nutrition certification
