Alison Bowles
Alison Bowles
Credentials: MA, LMHC
Practice: Alison K. Bowles, MA, LMHC
Phone: (908) 434-5027
E-mail: alison@alisonkbowles.com
Location: 380 Lexington Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10168
Website: https://alisonkbowles.com/
Insurance Accepted: I work with the following insurances out-of-network and am familiar with their claim processes however we will have to work together to find out what they will pay towards your sessions. Insurance companies don’t tend to share this information easily, however, I have my tips and tricks to assist you: AETNA, OXFORD, UNITED HEALTH, EMBLEM HEALTH, GHI**.
I am in-network with BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD however I am only taking clients who will do tele-mental health sessions if they are using their in-network benefits. I do in-person sessions at my Grand Central office on Thursday afternoons and all day Friday however in-person sessions are for those clients willing to use out-of-network benefits or those clients who are self pay.
Fees: $150 - $200
Specializing In—
Depression, Anxiety, Life Coaching
About
My interest in mental health began long before I decided to become a psychotherapist. It came as a result of challenging moments in my life when I was exposed not only to my own serious problem with depression, but I learned of the severity of the problems of others’. I believe in being upfront with my clients about my position not only as professional but as a mental health client. While attempting to recover from the wounds left by a broken family and the instability of poverty, and then while a therapist having to cope with serious physical illness, I often identify with my clients as I have had to cope with similar issues. I “get” them. I do not believe in hiding who I am from my clients, and in an attempt to destigmatize mental illness, I freely acknowledge my own struggles when appropriate.
I have trained in different modalities and approaches, deliberately choosing not to specialize. The cookie cutter approach of one manner of working with clients never made sense to me. I don’t impose a method on my clients; my clients tell me what they need and we creatively and cooperatively collaborate to aid in rethinking one’s approach to one’s inner self, to intimate and family relationships, to one’s work, and spirituality as well as other important aspects of life.
That said, I am familiar with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), psychodynamic psychotherapy, and relational psychotherapy. When my clients can benefit from these techniques, I’ll certainly utilize these approaches.
Life is never perfect but poor coping mechanisms can make it much harder than it needs to be, and prevent clients from achieving their full potential. I believe one can change at any time in life, whether young or old, and a client’s determination and willingness to be honest and open often dictates the success of psychotherapy. Fortunately, if a person has decided to enter into psychotherapy, that person usually comes with determination and willingness. While no psychotherapist can say she’s been successful with every client, I have seen tremendous growth and change in both individuals and couples. I have also learned much about life from my clients. It’s truly an honor and a privilege to do this work. It provides a window into the world that no other endeavor can.
I invite anyone willing to grow and change into my practice, anyone who is suffering, anyone who needs a supportive ear and honest feedback. I see my role as a psychotherapist to share my clients’ burdens, and while this is not always easy, it is the nature of the work that I have chosen.