Dr. Alissa Mallow, DSW, LCSW-R, NY

About Dr. Alissa Mallow

Focus areas

Academic Stress

Depression

Women's Mental Health Issues

Adult Psychotherapy

Low Self Esteem

Anxiety

Perinatal Loss

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Strength-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Relational

Interpersonal

Psychodynamic

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Alissa Mallow

Dr. Mallow's style is collaborative, authentic, and non-judgmental. When clients first start therapy, she works to understand their past history, successes, challenges, and current stresses that led them to seek support. Through exploring these experiences with insight-oriented and skills-based approaches, clients can develop new ways of coping, improve their relationships, and restore a sense of wellness and balance to their lives. Having worked in large tertiary care hospitals throughout her career, Dr. Mallow is uniquely skilled in supporting individuals experiencing depression and anxiety related to medical diagnoses and chronic conditions. She also has extensive experience working with couples struggling with infertility and pregnancy loss. Dr. Mallow earned her Doctor of Social Work and Master’s in Social Work from Adelphi University, and her Bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. One of her favorite quotes comes from theorist Harry Stack Sullivan: “Your emotional life is not written in cement during childhood. You write each chapter as you go along.” It is her honor to partner with clients in writing their new chapters.

What should a new client know about working with you?

The decision to seek therapy is a courageous one. I believe it is a message of hope and encouragement you give yourself so you can feel better and less powerless in situations. So often we are left 'alone' with our feelings and thoughts. Therapy is a process and as your partner in this journey, I can help you sort out the events and emotions causing you distress, the feeling of being 'dysregulated', and help you work toward being better able to manage your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Let's work together to help you find new ways to approach challenging situations and restore your sense of well-being. In our conversations, we can find new ways of "knowing", help you to understand yourself even more, and improve your ability to manage difficult situations and feelings.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

The first session is one hour. This gives us the time to get to know one another through a structured interview process. Subsequent sessions are 50 minutes.

In-network insurances

Popular visit reasons

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Alissa Mallow

Education and training

Adelphi University, Doctor of Social Work
Adelphi University, Master's in Social Work
State University of New York, Stony Brook (Bachelor's)

Professional memberships

Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care
Collaborative Family Healthcare Association
Clinical Social Work Association

NPI number

1134281694

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Alissa Mallow?

Generally, Dr. Alissa Mallow has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Mallow's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Dr. Alissa Mallow accepting new patients?

Dr. Alissa Mallow generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Mallow's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Dr. Alissa Mallow accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Alissa Mallow online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Dr. Mallow using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Dr. Alissa Mallow work with?

Dr. Alissa Mallow works with Alissa Mallow.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Alissa Mallow?

Dr. Alissa Mallow frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Alissa Mallow on their profile.