Allison Stahl, LCSW

Allison Stahl, LCSW, began her career working with children and adults from disadvantaged backgrounds, many of whom had extensive trauma histories and struggled to have their basic needs met. Witnessing her clients’ resilience and ability to rise above their circumstances has inspired Allison’s deep belief in each individual’s capacity to cultivate joy and meaning in life, no matter the challenges they face. Her therapeutic approach focuses on creating a warm, collaborative, and safe environment, empowering clients to tap into their inner resources and strengths to overcome their difficulties.

Allison is trained in a diverse range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Parents, and Parent Management Training. Additionally, she is trained in Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), a highly effective program that emphasizes the role of parents in helping their children manage and reduce anxiety and symptoms of OCD. Allison has also completed training in Couples and Family therapy at the prestigious Ackerman Institute for the Family in New York City. She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families, addressing a wide range of therapeutic needs, including anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, bereavement, and work, school, and family-related challenges.

Allison earned her MSW degree with Honors from The Silberman School at Hunter College, her undergraduate degree with Honors from Haverford College, and a JD from Columbia University as a Stone Scholar. She lives in Westchester with her husband, teenage daughter, and an impressive number of pets. Allison is also the mother of a 25-year-old son, and a 22-year-old daughter who are both recent college graduates. In her free time, Allison volunteers as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), plays tennis and pickleball, hikes, reads, cooks, and is learning to play Mahjong.