Alison Ames (She/her)

LMHC
Accepting Clients

Welcome! Thank you for visiting my profile. I want to start by saying—I admire you for considering outpatient therapy.

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Boston, MA

About My Clients

Clients can expect a warm, accepting, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment where they feel safe to openly explore and process their emotions. I strive to create a supportive space that fosters trust, self-awareness, and meaningful growth. My clinical approach is integrative; I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities and tailor them to meet each client’s individual needs, goals, and lived experiences.

My Background and Approach

My clinical experience includes working in emergency services, providing crisis intervention and support to individuals of all ages and diverse backgrounds during acute psychological distress. For six years, I served as an outpatient therapist in an urban community health center, offering therapy to clients across the lifespan. I also worked as a school adjustment counselor in a high school setting, supporting adolescents with academic, social, and emotional challenges. My therapeutic approach is eclectic and client-centered, drawing from a range of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I tailor each treatment plan to meet the individual needs and goals of the client.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • Quest
  • Evernorth
  • Blue Cross blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Carelon
  • Point 32
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (BCBSNJ)
  • UHC/Optum
  • Anthem EAP - BofA
  • Horizon BCBS of NJ
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150/session

Info

Email Alison
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02114
600 market street
Lynnfield, MA 01940

Reach out to Alison