Alison Shimoda
“I feel lost and alone.” “No one truly understands me.” “There is a disconnect between who I am and who I want to be.” These thoughts may feel overwhelming, but there is hope. Everyone has a unique collection of experiences, emotions, and identities. Even though we face challenges in our lives, we don’t have to feel stuck forever. I believe everyone is capable of growth, finding meaning in their life, and becoming more aligned with who they want to be. In therapy, I prioritize a person-centered approach by listening deeply to my clients to better understand their unique goals.
Whether beginning therapy or returning to therapy after a hiatus, I aim to cultivate an environment in which empathy, compassion, and authenticity are woven throughout the therapeutic space. I believe that intersectionality plays a critical role in identity, and I am affirming of all LGBTQIA+ and cultural identities.
Through collaboration, I am passionate about supporting my clients to achieve their goals and empowering them to live more authentically. If you are interested in seeing if I would be a good fit , please give me a call or send me a message. I look forward to hearing from you!
Specialties
Anger management Anxiety Behavioral Issues Bias and Discrimination Career Concerns Chronic Pain College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Dual diagnosis Emotional Regulation Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Gender Identity Grief and Loss Identity Development Immigration Stress Impulse Control Life Transitions Perfectionism Race Based Trauma Racial Identity Relationship Issues Religion or Spirituality Self-esteem Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault Sexuality Sexual Orientation Sleep Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Trauma & PTSDInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Alison Shimoda is in network for the following plans:
1199SEIU Aetna Aetna Student Health Affinity Health Plan Allegiance Anthem Anthem Blue Cross ASR Behavioral Health Systems Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO Bright HealthCare Carelon CHP Cigna and Evernorth Cofinity Coventry EmblemHealth Empire BlueCross Empire NYSHIP Friday Health Plans GEHA GHI HealthChoice HealthComp Healthfirst Health Net HealthPartners Horizon Healthcare Humana Indemnity International Student Insurance Kaiser Permanente Medica Medicaid Medical Mutual MHN MHNet Behavioral Health Moda NYSHIP Optum Optum Partners Oscar Oxford Priority Health Providence Health Plan Sierra Health UC SHIP UMR UMR Mount Sinai Employee Health Plan UniCare United Behavioral Health UnitedHealthcare United Health Care Community Plan UnitedHealthcare StudentResources UPMC UPMC for kids Victims Compensation WebTPA WellCare Wellfleet WellPointPaperwork:
I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
Rates
Rates not providedLocations
Practice Hours
| Monday | 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | -- |
| Sunday | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Treatment Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Body positivity Career Counseling Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Eclectic Humanistic Integrative Meditation Mind-Body Mindfulness Motivational Interviewing Multicultural Narrative Person-Centered Positive Psychology Relational Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Somatic Strength-Based Supportive Trauma FocusedModalities
IndividualsAge Groups
Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)Communities
LGBQ+ Neurodiverse People of Color People with Disabilities Trans non-binary gender fluidMeeting Options
Qualifications
- Supervisor(s): Kate Newton
- Supervisor License(s): CO-LPC.0018553
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English
- Gender(s): Woman