Allison Short,Licensed Social Worker

Allison Short,Licensed Social Worker

Telehealth Available
Professions: Social Worker
License Status: I'm a therapist practicing under supervision. Supervisor: Erin Sandler, LICSW, CW024073
Primary Credential: Licensed Social Worker - SW139701
Billing and Insurance:
I am an in-network provider for:
  • Aetna
  • Allied Insurance Group
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Harvard Pilgrim PPO
  • High Mark
  • Highmark
  • Meritain/Weyco
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum
  • Optum/United Health Care
  • Optum Health
  • TrustMark
  • UMR
  • United
  • United Health Care
  • United Healthcare Student Resources
Fees: $175 per session, free 15-minute consultation
Free Initial Consultation

Offices

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19125

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My Approach to Helping

You are not a diagnosis, a project, or a problem to be solved. My goal is to co-create a safe, supportive space where you can explore, discover, and heal. Your journey is unique, and you deserve a therapist who feels like the right fit. Feel free to reach out with any questions about my background, training, or experience. Let’s ensure you feel comfortable and confident in our work together. Reach out today to start a partnership focused on your growth and well-being.

More Info About My Practice

Using proven therapeutic approaches like dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and trauma-focused techniques, we will work together to uncover the underlying causes of your symptoms. Through this process, we will find ways to foster healthier thoughts, behaviors, and coping mechanisms, empowering you to face life's challenges with newfound strength. If you're ready to take the courageous step towards a more balanced and fulfilling life, I encourage you to reach out. You don't have to carry the weight of these challenges on your own. Let's embark on this journey together, where I will walk alongside you, providing the care and guidance you deserve. Please don't hesitate to contact me to schedule a consultation. Remember, there is hope, and positive change is within your reach. I'm here to help you find it.

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Ages I Work With

  • Teens
  • Adults
  • Elders

Languages

  • English

Groups I Work With

    I’ve worked in diverse settings like outpatient programs, shelters, and LGBTQIA+ clinics. As a gender-affirming therapist, I love supporting gender journeys, discernment, grief, and body trust. I counsel trans and queer individuals of all backgrounds.

Industries & Communities Served

  • LGBTQ+

Client Concerns I Treat

  • Academic Concerns
  • Addictions and Compulsions
  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Anxiety
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Bipolar
  • Career Choice
  • Career Issues
  • Child and/or Adolescent Issues
  • Chronic Illness / Disability
  • Communication Problems
  • Depression
  • Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
  • Eating and Food Issues
  • Family Problems
  • LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Issues
  • Mood Swings / Mood Disturbance
  • Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma
  • Relationships and Marriage
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation and Behavior
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace Issues
  • Young Adult Issues
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