My schedule is currently full and I am not working with new clients. If you contact me (via the email address or phone number given below) and let me know your insurance coverage, I can try to suggest alternative in-network therapy options.

I work as both a pastoral counselor and a psychotherapist. 

The form of counseling I practice combines three ingredients:

• a person-centered orientation;
• solution-focused discussions;
• cognitive-behavioral tasks.

For people who request it, counseling can also include a fourth ingredient:

• spiritual guidance*.

*(This fourth ingredient is entirely up to you ~ it can be added if and only if you would like it included.)

• Aetna
• Empire Blue Cross (including Medicaid and Essential Plans)
• EverNorth (which used to be called Cigna)
• HealthFirst (including Medicaid and Essential Plans)
• Medicare
• MetroPlus (including Medicaid and Essential Plans) 
• UnitedHealth

Here is some information about me:

• I am a New York State licensed clinical social worker ~ I completed my graduate training in social work in 1983 (so I have been around for a while...).
• I have a doctorate in pastoral care and have completed training as a chaplain.
• Before starting as a therapist on my own, I worked at nonprofit organizations in New York City, including the City's public hospitals ~ NYC Health + Hospitals.

I am based in New York City ~ my office is on 25th Street and Broadway (near Madison Square Park). The address is: 16 Madison Square West, New York, NY 10010. 

If you prefer, we can meet online, using a secure video service.  

• Feel free to call or text (347-766-5580) or email connect [at] alisonbrodyalpert.net to get in touch. I am glad to answer any questions you may have.