Allison Gasca-Backman
Introduction
Hi there! My name is Allison, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia and Maryland. I absolutely love being a therapist, as it allows me to help clients feel more at peace with themselves and with their pasts. Many of my clients struggle with body image, disordered eating and exercise, depression, anxiety, past trauma, and confusion around their identity or various life transitions that they are experiencing. My goal as a therapist is to provide you a space to talk through these issues, while offering some gentle observations around ways that certain belief systems or patterns might be keeping you from reaching your goals. I often work with clients to help them to identify their values, their unconscious patterns, and the ways of thinking that are effective or ineffective for them. I utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Narrative Therapy in my work with clients, and I consider myself to be client-centered in my approach, meaning that I tailor my approach to your needs. Please feel free to reach out and schedule a 15-minute introductory phone call with me. I would be honored to work together.
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Highlights
- Accepting new clients
- Offers free consultation
- Telehealth appointments
- Accepts online payments
Licenses
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LCSW #0904012918 (VA) (VA)
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LCSW #29128 (MD) (MD)
Specialties
Additional focus areas
Treatment Approaches
Population focus
Appointment types
- Individuals
- Groups
Communities
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LGBTQIA+
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Racial Justice/Equity
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Feminism
Age groups
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Young Adults (18-24)
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Adults (24+)
Languages
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English
Faiths
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Jewish
Free intro call available
Pay with insurance
Looking for practitioners who accept insurance?
Pay out-of-pocket
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Initial Consultation - No Charge $0
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Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation $330
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Psychotherapy, 55 min $175