Specialties and areas of focus
- Domestic Violence
- Parenting
- Body Positivity
- LGBTQIA++
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma Informed Care
Alison is a licensed master social worker who earned her Master of Social Work from the University of New England in August 2023 and obtained licensure in December 2023. With over two decades of experience in the human services field, Alison has worked extensively with survivors of domestic violence in both California (2003–2005) and New York (2013–2019). Her background also includes working in a residential setting with individuals with developmental disabilities (2008–2013), as well as at a therapeutic wilderness camp for male youth ages 10–17 in Florida (2001–2002). She is certified in Triple P Parenting and has supported mothers and infants through various stages of early development.
A native of St. Lawrence County, Alison left the area after college in 2001 but returned in 2008 to raise her family. Her deep-rooted commitment to community and family is reflected in her work and personal life. In her free time, Alison enjoys music and fiber arts, including knitting, crocheting and weaving, which bring creativity and calm to her busy life.
Services we offer
Citizen Advocates is proud to offer individualized treatment plans that best meet the needs of each person. The services presented on this page are not meant to be exhaustive, and we encourage every patient to explore all treatment options with their therapist or provider.
- Group, family and individual therapy
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Telehealth and in-person treatment
- Skill building
- Case management
- Peer support
- EMDR
- Spravato treatment
- 24/7/365 crisis services
- Health monitoring
- Health coaching
Ages we treat
Our clinics serve children, youth and adults of all ages, supporting young children through parent‑ and caregiver‑focused care, and providing direct therapy for individuals ages 5 and up, including crisis support at any age.
Concerns we treat
We provide individualized, person-centered treatment for mental and behavioral health concerns including, but not limited to:
- Addiction
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma
- Serious mental illness
- Grief
- and much more
Types of therapy
Therapies used with be based on individualized needs but some modalities may include:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- EMDR
- Art therapy
- Aggression replacement therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy