About me

I'm a social worker in the state of New York and Colorado. I have a wealth of experience working with high risk teens at risk of residential placement, many of whom struggled with substance abuse, family issues, school failure and legal issues.

I find teens to be fascinating, fun and interesting and I love the challenge of building a relationship with them and helping them feel safe enough to open up. I love to help individuals learn to function in a more productive and healthy way. As a teen, I struggled with many issues including substance abuse, chronic illness, anxiety, depression and trauma. Because of this and my experience of doing intense family therapy, I have a unique perspective of what both teens and parents experience. This helps me to help others to use a more informed and broader perspective of issues.

Feeling misunderstood can be marginalizing and isolating. I thrive on helping teens figure out what they want and who they want to be, and helping them to achieve these goals.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Addictions
  • Family conflicts
  • Depression
  • Coping with life changes
Also experienced in:
Relationship issues , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Drug and Alcohol Addiction , Eating and Food-Related Issues , Family Problems , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 11

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

CO LCSW 09925776

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Allison (Ali) Patsos. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Jan 25, 2022 after therapy with Allison (Ali) for 2 years and 3 months

We have worked with Ali for years now and she’s done wonders for our family’s communication, understanding each other, building back our bond. Highly recommend.

Written on May 28, 2020 after therapy with Allison (Ali) for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem

Allison is great--she's helped me figure out how to approach a number of things in both my personal and work life. She is super practical, grounded, down to earth, funny, and relaxed. She helps me put things in perspective and go easier on myself. Thanks, Allison!

Written on Apr 07, 2020 after therapy with Allison (Ali) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Allison is and continues to be there in what appears to be the biggest struggle if my life currently. She is kind and patient and thoughtful.

Written on Mar 13, 2020 after therapy with Allison (Ali) for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and grief

Allison is my favorite therapist that I’ve had so far: she’s insightful, kind, relatable, and easy to talk to. She helped me find my way into AA without pressuring or pushing me. By letting me do it at my own pace and supporting me the entire way, my comfort and trust in her have grown.

Written on Jan 17, 2020 after therapy with Allison (Ali) for 4 months

I feel very comfortable discussing what’s won in my life with Allison. There have been several times I’ve had very stressful things going on and speaking with or just texting with Allison has helped me work out the situation

Written on Jul 25, 2019 after therapy with Allison (Ali) for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

I have only worked with Allison for a few weeks, but she's been insightful, supportive, and I feel our sessions are active and progress focused. I'm really looking forward to continuing to work with her!

Written on Jul 01, 2019 after therapy with Allison (Ali) for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

Ali continues to be an amazing support system for me. She has helped me put my mental health first and learn how to focus on myself. Honestly, without her, I wouldn't be in the mental state I am in now: a good mental state. I still have work to do, but I am way better than what I was a year ago.

Written on Mar 31, 2019 after therapy with Allison (Ali) for 3 weeks

So far, we have seen a lot of success with Allison’s counseling. My daughter has been resistant to counseling in the past but seems to like this form of it and has opened up to Ali.

Written on Feb 21, 2019 after therapy with Allison (Ali) for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management

Allison is a very understanding compassionate therapist I enjoy my sessions very much.

Written on Jan 16, 2019 after therapy with Allison (Ali) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem

I very much appreciate Allison!! She has helped me deal with my stress, anxiety and grief, she is there to offer support whenever I need.

Written on Nov 21, 2018 after therapy with Allison (Ali) for 2 weeks

Great work done by Allison. We see a very positive impact on our daughter. Also spoke to Allison a couple of times, and share our thoughts and approach. Allison was in agreement with our approach and agreed to talk to our daughter which helped her understand our perspective as well. Many thanks again Allison.

Written on Nov 08, 2018 after therapy with Allison (Ali) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties

Allison is great! She is very understanding, patient, and kind. She made me feel comfortable immediately.

Written on Oct 24, 2018 after therapy with Allison (Ali) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Allison took the time to assess my needs, to listen to what I was looking for, and to create a program custom to me. She is not a one-size-fits-all counselor, rather an adept professional looking to meet her clients where they are in a modern day society.

Work with me!