Alison Proft, NY Psychoanalyst

Therapist in New York

Alison Proft is a NY Psychoanalyst who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, career questions, and life changes.

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Licensed inNew York
License001104
NPI 1598118986
Experience10+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Alison

Alison Proft is a NY Psychoanalyst who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, career questions, and life changes. She also supports concerns related to attachment, body image, caregiver stress, addiction, eating issues, and aging. Clients meet a therapist who aims to listen without judgment and to make sense of patterns that feel stuck.

Alison draws on psychodynamic ideas to notice how past experiences shape present feelings and choices. She uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how close relationships affect trust and emotion.

Background and approach

She also practices client-centered methods that prioritize the person's own goals and sense of what will help. Sessions focus on the relationship between client and therapist as a place to try out new ways of relating. Alison prefers an interactive style that invites reflection and practical steps.

She helps people name fears or behaviors that get in the way and then works with them to shift those patterns. Alison has practiced for 10 years and holds the credential NY Psychoanalyst 001104. She works from New York and conducts sessions in English.

Her approach aims to be inclusive of LGBTQIA people and culturally diverse backgrounds. Her stated hours are generally Monday through Wednesday mornings, and she prefers video sessions to support the therapeutic work. People who want to begin are invited to follow the site's matching and scheduling process to connect and plan next steps.

Credentials

Psychoanalyst (New York): License 001104 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1598118986 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Alison lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Alison names

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Online support

Online work rooted in attachment and psychodynamic ideas

Alison often uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how close relationships shape emotions and patterns. This approach helps people understand trust, boundaries, and emotional responses in current relationships. It can be useful for worries about abandonment, communication problems, or recurring relationship conflicts.

She also draws on psychodynamic therapy to trace how earlier experiences influence present choices and feelings. That work helps surface hidden patterns that keep problems repeating and offers a way to try new strategies. Client-centered work guides sessions by the client's goals and priorities, making room for practical steps and personal values.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist partners with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions may shift over time as new issues come up or progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is preferred for in-depth therapeutic work, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text allow shorter touchpoints and flexible communication during busy schedules. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and maintain continuity of care across changes in routine.

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Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does Alison help with?

She supports people managing stress, anxiety, relationship and career issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, body image, addiction, caregiver stress, and aging concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is interactive and non-judgmental, with an emphasis on the therapeutic relationship. Sessions aim to identify patterns and try practical steps while honoring the client's goals.

What is her professional background?

Alison has worked in the field for 10 years and centers psychodynamic ideas in her practice. She uses past experiences to help explain current feelings and behaviors.

What credential does she hold and where is she located?

She holds the credential NY Psychoanalyst 001104 and practices in New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Alison?

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