Hi! I'm Ali Patsos. I am a licensed clinical social worker in New York and Colorado. I have extensive experience working with people who are struggling with an addiction and all of the subsequent issues that arise as a result of addiction. I am well educated in addiction treatment and don't believe that there is a "one size fits all" approach to getting well. I have also spent many years doing intense family therapy. I've done a lot of work with couples and families helping them to get along better, effectively communicate and improve their relationships. I've also done a lot of work helping parents target and address problem areas with their children to empower them to manage their child's high risk behaviors. I find teens to be fascinating, fun and interesting and I love the challenge of building a relationship with them and helping them feel safe enough to open up. I also love working with people who are struggling to find motivation and to find their place in life. It is a great honor to help someone find purpose. Helping improve family functioning is incredibly rewarding as well. I truly enjoy working with all types of people and learning each particular person and situation to see what will be the best course of treatment for them.
My approach is eclectic and client focused as I believe you are the expert on yourself and have the potential to achieve your goals. I like to get to know people and let them drive their sessions but I'm not afraid to dig deeper and challenge the status quo. Most people find me easy to talk to. I tend to utilize motivational interviewing and have a coaching style. I utilize a lot of CBT and DBT techniques with my clients as I've found these modalities to be adaptable to the individual who uses them. I am very strengths focused.
I view anyone who is seeking help as brave and admirable and I take my role in helping people become their best selves very seriously.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Family Problems, Guilt and shame, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
CO LCSW 09925776
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Allison (Ali) Patsos. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Allison is great--she's helped me figure out how to approach a number of things in both my personal and work life. She is super practical, grounded, down to earth, funny, and relaxed. She helps me put things in perspective and go easier on myself. Thanks, Allison!
Written on May 28, 2020 after therapy with Allison (Ali) for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Allison is and continues to be there in what appears to be the biggest struggle if my life currently. She is kind and patient and thoughtful.
Written on Apr 07, 2020 after therapy with Allison (Ali) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Allison is my favorite therapist that I’ve had so far: she’s insightful, kind, relatable, and easy to talk to. She helped me find my way into AA without pressuring or pushing me. By letting me do it at my own pace and supporting me the entire way, my comfort and trust in her have grown.
Written on Mar 13, 2020 after therapy with Allison (Ali) for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and grief
I feel very comfortable discussing what’s won in my life with Allison. There have been several times I’ve had very stressful things going on and speaking with or just texting with Allison has helped me work out the situation
Written on Jan 17, 2020 after therapy with Allison (Ali) for 4 months
I have only worked with Allison for a few weeks, but she's been insightful, supportive, and I feel our sessions are active and progress focused. I'm really looking forward to continuing to work with her!
Written on Jul 25, 2019 after therapy with Allison (Ali) for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Ali continues to be an amazing support system for me. She has helped me put my mental health first and learn how to focus on myself. Honestly, without her, I wouldn't be in the mental state I am in now: a good mental state. I still have work to do, but I am way better than what I was a year ago.
Written on Jul 01, 2019 after therapy with Allison (Ali) for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and self esteem