What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.39
Average wait time
4.71
Bedside manner
4.57
“Allison Silver was very helpful and understanding. I felt comfortable talking to her. Allison is a good listener, an experienced counselor, and a great therapist.”
Thomas R.October 23, 2025Video visit
“Very good listener. Gave me some thought provoking feedback. Felt very comfortable to speak and felt the empathy and reassurance.”
Breyana H.February 27, 2025Video visit
About Alison Silver
Focus areas
Addiction Consultation
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Anxiety
Relationship Struggles
Disordered Eating
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Motivational Interviewing
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Person-Centered
Dialectical (DBT)
Trauma Focused
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Black or African American, White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Alison Silver
Alison Silver is a dedicated professional with 2 decades of experience in the field of Mental Health with a specialization in Addiction. Alison holds the ACS (Approved Clinical Supervisor), NCC (National Certified Counselor), CCTP (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional), CCTMH (Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider), CASAC (Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), and the LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor). Her work has been with children, adolescents, and adults as well as families who are challenged by addiction, trauma, anxiety, and depression. In addition, she has experience working with the LGTBQ community, conflict resolution, and eating disorders.
Alison graduated from New York University with a focus in Psychology and Communications. She then went on to earn her Master’s in Counseling with a specialization in Substance Abuse Counseling and Loss and Bereavement from Pace University.
She has worked in various settings including school, outpatient, inpatient, and partial hospitalization in both clinical and supervisory capacities. She also has considerable experience with public speaking both in classroom presentations and as a guest lecturer for various workshops and hospital settings. Alison was trained in DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and CBT and employs a variety of clinical models based upon the individual needs of the client population. Alison believes in providing a solution focused approach to help clients reach their own path to recovery.
In addition to her clinical work Alison also completed a second Master’s degree from Mercy College in Elementary Education with a concentration in General Education and Students with Disabilities. She has worked as an adjunct college professor teaching
What should a new client know about working with you?
Alison's typical process is a 30-35 minute session which includes patient participation and therapist feedback, including techniques to practice. She will also assign homework to help support what is learned during session. The patient is expected to come to each session prepared with what they want to talk about.
Initial intake does not initiate a professional relationship, both parties must agree to work together for a professional relationship to be initiated.
Please note: a session will be considered missed and charged a no show fee if the patient is 10 minutes late or more.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Alison's style is Direct, Solution Oriented, and Affirming.
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Office location
Alison Silver, LMHC also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
Education and training
- Pace University, Master's in Counseling
NPI number
1073869095
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.39
Wait time
4.71
Bedside manner
4.57
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I felt so seen and heard. I am looking forward to continue my therapy sessions.
Less than 1 year agoRaul A.Verified patientVideo visit
Great listener personable a pleasure to talk to understanding. Looking forward to my next appointment.
October 2, 2024Maxine K.Verified patientVideo visit
My intake process was all I could ask for. I felt at ease and look forward to more. Thank you
More than 1 year agoMelvin S.Verified patientVideo visit
Really love talking to Allison and would highly recommend her to friends! Very kind and solution oriented.
More than 1 year agoJN
Alison is absolutely amazing! She is kind, a great listener and she has a very comforting spirit!!
More than 1 year agoMM
Alison has been incredibly helpful and thoughtful on a number of levels. Highly recommend.
More than 1 year agoKA
10/10 She is a wonderful therapist and is very open to exploring new ideas on every call
More than 1 year agoZM
Already feeling safe and at peace. Ready for my next session.
May 20, 2021Travis D.Verified patientVideo visit
Allison Silver was very helpful and understanding. I felt comfortable talking to her. Allison is a good listener, an experienced counselor, and a great therapist.
October 23, 2025Thomas R.Verified patientVideo visit
Very good advice and very good listener!
September 8, 2025Jessica G.Verified patientVideo visit
Very good listener. Gave me some thought provoking feedback. Felt very comfortable to speak and felt the empathy and reassurance.
February 27, 2025Breyana H.Verified patientVideo visit
Scheduled an appointment. Got a confirmation email. Got a reminder email the day before. Day of my appointment I called and was told I was not on the schedule and the time slot was occupied by someone else.
April 23, 2024Initials hiddenVideo visit
Great!
April 5, 2024Sasha F.Verified patientVideo visit
As a first timer at this practice I must say I was very pleased. I didn’t feel uncomfortable at all and there wasn’t a wait time. The only thing I would say needs improvement is the time limit of the session (in a good way ??). That’s how great my experience was and I highly recommend giving them a try.
January 10, 2024Initials hiddenVideo visit
I had a very good, helpful first session with Dr. Silver and she was very supportive and gave me good exercises. Then the second time I met with her, I told her I thought I had anxiety attacks and how I handled them. She immediately shut me down saying, “no you wouldn’t be able to stop it if it was an actual panic attack.” She told me, “sometimes we don’t need therapy, maybe just you don’t need therapy.” I was so taken aback when she said that, and I of course didn’t want to continue after she told me I didn’t need to, so I just said oh ok and we ended the session very short. I couldn’t believe how different that session was from our first and that a therapist had said those things and been so dismissive during what was my first time trying therapy.
After that, I decided not to see Dr. Silver anymore, but I still had a difficult experience with the office as I continued to get charged copays and no show fees months later, and I had to email and call them to get it all resolved.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
She was friendly, clear and concise with her questions and answers. And very understanding when background noise happened during the call.
June 3, 2021Declan M.Verified patientVideo visit
Alison is really helping me work through some deep, and often confusing emotions. By suggesting relevent reading material, assigning simple yet effective tasks to complete, and also pointing out some of my blindspots, I am becoming more centered with each session.
More than 1 year agoRS
Allison has been a great therapist in my journey and regularly encourages me and challenges me to think and work through my problem. I appreciate that she uses books (reading assignments) to give me practical real world tools to use outside of therapy that actually have an impact on my life. During the time I have been seeing Allison I have made progress and am excited to continue to do so. She is great at being non-biased and helping me to see all sides of an issue. It's also a huge benefit to have a black female therapist who can understand me. I highly recommend Allison to anyone.
More than 1 year agoLR
I’ve been seeing Dr. Silver for a little over 2 months, and she’s been amazing. She’s a great listener, but also knows how to gently push you to open up a bit more.
She’s been very patient and is great at giving you actionable goals to work towards. If you’re serious about wanting to better yourself mentally, Dr. Silver is the perfect person to work with.
More than 1 year agoRN
Alison is a great listener, empathetic, and gives advice without being non-biased. Alison has helped me figure out the path forward.
More than 1 year agoAW
Alison is wonderful. This is my first experience with therapy and she offers a safe place for me to voice my emotions while offering questions that pose introspective reflection. She is able to break down how our brain functions and the emotions that go along with it -- allowing an understanding of me that I have not had before. I highly recommend Alison, especially for anyone who is BIPOC who may have issues surrounding their cultural upbringing.
More than 1 year agoCM
Finding a therapist you can quickly build an open and honest relationship is hard but with Alison it’s effortless. She not only listens to your words but works with you to find the root of your obstacles and work with you to overcome them. She provides you with tools necessary to do that as well. Look forward to our calls each week!
More than 1 year agoDH
Alison is great! It’s hard to find a therapist that you can quickly build an open and honest relationship with but it was effortless with Alison! She does more than listen, she also helps you understand the root of your obstacles and how you can overcome them.
More than 1 year agoDH
On my first visit, my introduction, Alison Silver was very easy to talk to and guided the conversation with questions that allowed me to express myself without reservation. She was extremely professional and friendly and took detailed notes while actively listening. Since then I have continued to see her for therapy on a weekly basis and find that she is not pushy but always has a gem to leave our sessions with so that I am always working on my personal growth, goals and healing. I would and have recommended her to loved ones and close friends and hope to continue my journey with her.
More than 1 year agoAB
I truly enjoyed meeting with Alison! She is very attentive to my concerns and has given me a lot of helpful exercises as well!
More than 1 year agoAC
I have truly enjoyed working with Alison. I think she challenges me to think deeper about my emotions. I look forward our sessions because I feel like I learn something more about myself each time. I wish I met her sooner!
More than 1 year agoCS
Alison is very warm, kind, and understanding. I look forward to our sessions because they are a mix of listening and learning. She passes on her expertise in addiction in a way that's very digestible, and can apply specifics to my personal experiences and stories. I leave the sessions feeling like I can take on the tough times and understand them from another angle. It would be helpful if Alison was more prompting at times so that I am challenged to think and dig deeper into certain situations.
More than 1 year agoAZ
Alison is great at giving real actionable advice in response to whatever I'm dealing with each session. It feels so nice to log off and have something concrete to work with!
More than 1 year agoBS
Alison is thoughtful in her approach. She listens well and is delicate yet clear in her views which I appreciate.
We only started working together recently but so far so good. I would recommend her for sure.
More than 1 year agoAP
I can't say enough excellent things about Alison - she is a fantastic listener and has picked up on things that I never would have put together. She has challenged me to make huge strides in my therapy in just a few weeks. I find that I am much more motivated to work on myself throughout the week than I have been with past therapists, because what she assigns really works. I can't recommend her enough.
More than 1 year agoST
Alison is an incredible therapist. She takes the time to really listen and connect with you, and is amazing at helping you work through whatever might be on your mind. I cannot recommend her enough.
More than 1 year agoHJ
My initial intake appointment was great. Alison made me felt heard and reassured in my feelings and concerns. I'm looking forward to working with her more.
More than 1 year agoMP
For me, Alison brings the right blend of kindness, warmth, and no-nonsense. It's hard for me to be vulnerable with people so it's a testament to her skill that she got me to a place where I can share things and feel safe doing so - pretty much from the first session. I see now why people say it's important to find the right therapist for you - it makes a world of difference and I'm super thankful to be working with Alison.
More than 1 year agoPC
Alison is a wonderful therapist. She is very attentive of where we are in my progress, and also provides strategies that can be used both in short term and long term. She really knows what she's talking about-- sometimes I am not yet clear on an issue I want to discuss, and she's knowledgeable on how to suss it out. It is also explained in a way that makes sense and feel more tangible to me. On top of her ability, she is a kind person to work with. I highly recommend Alison for mental health counseling and therapy.
More than 1 year agoAM
Alison is wonderful. It's like chatting with a friend, but someone with a degree in knowing how to help people. I really like her approach and it really speaks to me as a person.
More than 1 year agoCA
Allison provides me with a safe and responsive virtual space each time we meet. She gives me tangible things to do in order to help me meet my goals. She has a warm demeanor and her years of experience show up in the ways she helps me connect my experiences in the past to the present. I leave our sessions ready to tackle my challenges no matter how heavy the topics.
More than 1 year agoTB
Dr. Alison is very caring and open minded. She listens to what you have to say and challenges your own preconceived notions. Would highly highly recommend :)
More than 1 year agoVC
I'm so grateful to have Alison as my therapist! Our discussions have been very enlightening to me and I feel like I've already made strides with her in a short amount of time than I've done for years with another therapist. She's helping me understand who I am, where my anxiety and depression stem from, as well as working on my emotional and social maturity. Thank you so much Alison!
More than 1 year agoSC
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How soon can I make an appointment with Alison Silver?
Generally, Alison Silver has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Alison Silver's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Alison Silver accepting new patients?
Alison Silver generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Alison Silver's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Alison Silver accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Alison Silver online?
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Which hospital is Alison Silver affiliated with?
Alison Silver is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital.
What practice does Alison Silver work with?
Alison Silver works with Bethany Medical Clinic of New York.
Where is Alison Silver's office located?
Alison Silver has 2 office locations in New York, view full addresses on Alison Silver's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Alison Silver?
Alison Silver frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Alison Silver on their profile.
What languages does Alison Silver speak?
Alison Silver speaks English.
How do patients rate Alison Silver in reviews?
109 patients have reviewed Alison Silver. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.39/5. They have a 4.57/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.71/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.