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I  relocated to North Carolina in 2016. However, I have maintained my LCSW-R license in NY State and thereby am able to provide distance sessions using the HIPAA compliant, encrypted,  video platform ZOOM. The software for this is free to clients.  I have had numerous successful CRM sessions with individuals in this manner and it has helped me to provide continuity in the therapy across the miles. Even when traveling I am usually able to provide sessions and keep to the regular schedule with clients. I have also been able to use Zoom to reach out to those in other countries where finding a CRM therapist is difficult.

I was born in Turkey but have spent the majority of my life in the U.S. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Syracuse University and  Master of Social Work degree also from Syracuse University.

My experience in the field ranges from work  on an adult inpatient psychiatric unit; preventive services for children at risk of foster placement; case-coordination  for children in therapeutic foster care; outpatient psychotherapy with adults, youths, children, and couples in two group practice settings; private practice; and, day treatment therapy in a school setting.

My post masters’ training includes, but is not limited to:

• EMDR Therapy  levels I and II through the EMDR Institute;
• Treatment of Dissociative Disorders in Adults and, Treatment of Dissociative Disorders in Children and Adolescents through the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation;
• Incorporating EMDR Therapy in treating persons having experienced trauma at pre-verbal stages – withSandra Paulsen, PhD.
• Brain Spotting Phases I and II; and, Resource Brainspotting with  Attachment and Dissociation – with Lisa Schwarz. (2012)
• The Comprehensive Resource Model for the Treatment of Complex Trauma – Lisa Schwarz, M.Ed.
• CRM Advanced Training in Core Self – Lisa Schwarz
• Certification in Colin Ross’ Trauma Model Therapy

I am provisionally certified in CRM to provide consultation and personal work for therapists who are seeking certification as CRM providers themselves.

I have no doubt that my calling in life is to foster healing  in people who feel broken in heart  and soul.  I also see myself as being a fellow sharing this particular stretch of time and space on this  planet with you.  My mission is to give generously from what I have been given as we walk a little way together when our paths meet in the divinely choreographed dance of Life.

Specialties:

Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, PTSD, Relationships, Stress, Trauma, Dissociation

Jim Allison, LCSW

Jim started his career in the mental health field in 1998 working in direct care and as a discharge planner in a residential treatment facility. He received his MSW from Fordham University in 2004. Jim went on to do clinical work in the community with children, adolescents, and families who were at risk of out of home placement. He has also worked with adults affected by HIV, adolescents in group homes as well as adolescents and adults in correctional settings. Through his education and work history he has gained extensive clinical training in modalities such as structural family therapy, non-directive play therapy, CBT, DBT, psychodynamic theory, EMDR, CRM, crisis intervention and alcohol and substance abuse treatment. Jim applies an eclectic approach to treatment taking into account the individual needs and strengths of each client in order to identify and achieve their desired goals. His specialties include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, psychotic disorders, substance abuse, processing grief and trauma, life transitions, stress reduction, phobias, behavior modification and anger management.