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Allyson Cole

Online & In-Person
Licensed Psychologist
New York, Colorado, Florida
createoutcomes.com

About Allyson

I help women and men overcome anxiety, depression, loss, and relational difficulties. I specialize in empowering women by developing their self-worth and confidence through individual therapy, group therapy, and specialized retreats. My approach is an integration of psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral modalities, which means I will explore the way you experienced the world from birth until present in order to identify habits and behaviors that have become roadblocks to living in alignment with the person you want to be. I utilize LifeMaps, a collaborative treatment plan where you can track progress and see your therapy notes. I am a Licensed Psychologist and the CEO of Create Outcomes and have over 20 years of experience helping people of all ages from a variety of backgrounds. I have also supervised other clinicians for over 10 years. I co-host What It Takes To Heal, a podcast that aims to demystify the therapeutic process and details what successful therapy looks like. I've served as a director in a variety of clinical settings, including inpatient facilities, outpatient clinics, non-profit organizations, and in juvenile justice programs. The C.R.E.A.T.E. Outcomes model was informed by this work as a way to provide care that is self aware and aligned with the client's values, while also systematically tracking progress.
Office Location
347 5th Ave Suite 1103
New York, New York 10016
Get Directions
Costs and Insurance
$135 - 195 per session
Sliding Scale
Out of Pocket
Aetna
Humana

How does cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) work and how can it help?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy posits that problems people experience are based on unhelpful ways of thinking and on learned patterns of unhelpful behavior. One way to find relief from day-to-day problems is to learn better ways of coping with these thinking and behavior patterns. There are a number of well-researched strategies that your therapist will use to help you recognize when you fall into old patterns and examine whether those thoughts and behaviors are helpful. This therapy targets problems occurring in the here and now.

What do therapy sessions with you look like?

The purpose of therapy is to have a greater understanding of who you are now to help you move closer to the person you want to be. We use the LifeMap Model which is informed by Psychodynamic theory (where mental habits, feelings, motives and behaviors influenced by past experience are brought under conscious control to make decisions more in alignment with your true self). The Map is your treatment plan translated from clinical terms to language that better represents the work we do.

How does psychodynamic therapy work and how can it help?

The premise of psychodynamic therapy is making the unconscious (what is not readily in our awareness) conscious. The techniques of this modality help you gain insight into your inner processes and behaviors that you may not be consciously aware of. This process helps us become aware of patterns that occur in our behaviors, thoughts, emotions, and relationships. This theory also holds the belief that our past experiences greatly impact our current experiences and relationships. We also use Part Identification and Integration, which is based upon Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral theory. It uses techniques that allow clients to deeply understand the complexities of their minds, as well as make modalities like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) more meaningful and user-friendly to shift thinking and improve overall functioning. To put it simply, all of us have many parts to who we are. Understanding where a part came from and whether that part is hurting or helping us allows us to live more in alignment with the life we truly want.
Interested in talking?
(866) 232-7328
Office Location
347 5th Ave Suite 1103
New York, New York 10016
Get Directions
Costs and Insurance
$135 - 195 per session
Sliding Scale
Out of Pocket
Aetna
Humana
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Individual Therapy
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Self Esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Emotionally Focused (EFT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Multicultural
Psychodynamic