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Allison Plunkett

Allison Plunkett

MSW, LCSW

MSW, LCSW

Virtual Visits (Telehealth) Available
Virtual Visits (Telehealth) Available
501 John James Audubon Parkway, Suite 427 Amherst, NY 14228
501 John James Audubon Parkway, Suite 427 Amherst, NY 14228

Specialties

Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
Grief
Mood Disorders
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sexual Abuse
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

About

I am an EMDR-trained Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for helping clients heal from and cope with a wide range of mental health symptoms, especially those attributable to anxiety, trauma, and depression. With over six years of hands-on experience in the field, I have built upon my skills in order to provide care that is both person-centered and trauma-informed. It is my commitment to help my clients learn, heal, and thrive!

Full Bio

Allison is a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker deeply committed to helping clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, trauma, and depression. She creates a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel safe to explore their experiences and begin the healing process. Her background in serving clients with various needs in multiple settings, combined with her EMDR training, allows her to bring a trauma-informed, person-centered lens to her practice.

Having earned her Master’s degree in Social Work in 2019, her education and diverse clinical experience across multiple settings has shaped her thoughtful, well-rounded approach to care. Allison is committed to helping her clients learn, heal, and thrive.

Allison believes therapy should feel collaborative and empowering. Her approach is characterized by empathy, curiosity, and respect for each individual’s pace and needs. She partners with each client to better understand their unique story, identify meaningful goals, and build practical tools for lasting change. Allison works with each client to create a treatment plan specifically tailored to their needs and utilizes evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

At the heart of Allison’s work is a genuine passion for helping people heal, grow, and reconnect with their strengths. She strives to support clients in building resilience, developing healthier coping strategies, and creating a greater sense of balance and well-being in their lives. By working in collaboration with Allison, you’ll set out to gain insight into your own mental health and achieve a general sense of peace and healing.

Medical Licensures:
  • Master of Social Work (MSW)
    - Simmons University 2018

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
    - Association of Social Work Boards​​

  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
    - New York State Office of Professions

Professional Affiliations:
  • National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

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