- Thoughts and habits
- Relationship patterns
- LGBTQIA affirming
About Alison
Alison Proft is a NY Psychoanalyst who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, career concerns, LGBT-related issues, and life transitions. She speaks plainly and focuses on how thoughts and everyday habits affect feelings and behavior. Her approach aims to make day-to-day life feel more manageable and consistent.
She uses the therapeutic relationship to understand what keeps problems repeating. Alison pays attention to how past experiences shape current patterns. Sessions are interactive and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on what clients want to change now and practical steps toward that goal.
Her style blends several ways of working. Client-centered elements support people in naming their strengths and priorities. Attachment-based ideas look at how early relationships influence trust and closeness now. Psychodynamic perspectives help uncover repeated themes and life narratives that feel stuck.
Alison has worked in clinical settings for 10 years and practices in New York. She identifies as supportive of LGBTQIA people and aims to create an inclusive space for people from diverse backgrounds. Her credential is NY Psychoanalyst 001104, which she uses in her professional work.
She prefers video sessions and generally keeps hours Monday through Wednesday mornings and afternoons from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options and times to match their needs.
She uses the therapeutic relationship to understand what keeps problems repeating. Alison pays attention to how past experiences shape current patterns. Sessions are interactive and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on what clients want to change now and practical steps toward that goal.
Her style blends several ways of working. Client-centered elements support people in naming their strengths and priorities. Attachment-based ideas look at how early relationships influence trust and closeness now. Psychodynamic perspectives help uncover repeated themes and life narratives that feel stuck.
Alison has worked in clinical settings for 10 years and practices in New York. She identifies as supportive of LGBTQIA people and aims to create an inclusive space for people from diverse backgrounds. Her credential is NY Psychoanalyst 001104, which she uses in her professional work.
She prefers video sessions and generally keeps hours Monday through Wednesday mornings and afternoons from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options and times to match their needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)SexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Approaches that guide online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships. It helps people notice patterns of closeness, trust, and distance that repeat in adult life and practice new ways of relating.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and strengths. Sessions aim to help people name what matters most and use their own resources to make changes in daily habits and thinking.
Psychodynamic Therapy explores recurring themes and the stories people tell about themselves. It can show how past experiences influence present thoughts and behavior and open up choices that felt closed.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which ideas and techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That conversation can change as progress is made.
Practical benefits of online work include easier scheduling and fitting therapy into a busy life. Because Alison prefers video sessions, confirm the available session formats and times before booking. If you need flexibility around timing or shorter check-ins that fit a lunch break, discuss those options during the initial match and scheduling step.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Alison commonly help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and career concerns, LGBT-related issues, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is interactive and nonjudgmental. She focuses on thoughts and everyday habits and works with clients on practical change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Alison has about 10 years of experience working in clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as NY Psychoanalyst 001104 and practices in New York.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.