Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 6 ratings

Ally Picht

LCSW, 4 years of experience

Warm
Authentic
Open-minded

About me

I am a proud Licensed Clinical Social worker with over 8 years in the social work field. I have backgrounds in adolescent (teens) and young adult and adult mental health in outpatient settings. I also have experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Autism and I/DD, ADHD and ADD, and problem sexual behavior concerns.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Our first session will be a little more structured as I take a peak into your brain and gather information about your history and goals for therapy. You can ask all of the questions about therapy jargon and acronyms for therapy models. It can be overwhelming!

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I am laid-back and love to incorporate your interests into therapy! Your hobbies and interests make you who you are and I care about that.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work with kids and adults who feel stuck, unsure where to start, but eager to stop living a life that feels out of control with anxiety and depression.

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

AutismChild or AdolescentTrauma and PTSD

I identify as

Serves ages

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

With CBT, we'll work together to explore how your thoughts influence your feelings and behaviors. If you're feeling anxious or stuck, we’ll explore what thoughts are coming up in those moments and learn how to challenge and shift them. We'll also try out new behaviors that can help you feel more in control. It’s a very hands-on approach, and I’ll often give you small exercises to practice between sessions so we can build on what we’re working on together.

Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)

ERP, or Exposure and Response Prevention, is an evidence-based therapy modality that helps you face your fears without doing the usual behaviors or rituals that temporarily relieve your anxiety. Over time, this teaches your brain that you can handle the anxiety and that the feared outcomes aren’t as dangerous as they feel. It’s done gradually and with support, so you stay in control as you build confidence and reduce the fear.

Trauma-Focused CBT

Trauma-Focused CBT, or TF-CBT, is a type evidenced-based therapy for children, teens, and sometimes adults who’ve been through something really difficult or traumatic. It helps you understand how the trauma has affected your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors—and gives you tools to feel more in control, safe, and supported. We’ll work together to process what happened at your own pace, learn ways to manage tough emotions like anxiety or anger, and build on your strengths. The goal is to help you heal, feel more empowered, and move forward with your life.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 6 ratings

3 ratings with written reviews

August 12, 2025

Ally is very comforting, straightforward, and organized with her approach :) Very content with the first session!

Verified client, age 18-24

Review shared after session 1 with Ally

August 1, 2025

Ally is extremely helpful and very good at listening. She takes your experiences and feelings towards something and carefully explains the reasons and methods to why you might be feeling a certain way or exhibiting certain behaviors. Ally is also just a warm and nice human being and I will definitely recommend her to others

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 5 with Ally

May 28, 2025

Very warm and considerate right off the bat. Very direct with her approach and communicates her style very well. Will be looking forward to continued sessions with Ally!

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 1 with Ally