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Dr. Risa Alfieri

Dr. Risa Alfieri, MEd, CIMHP, Licensed Psychologist

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

About

A little about Dr. Risa Alfieri.

Welcome! My name is Dr. Risa Alfieri, and I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist. Over the last decade, I have worked in a variety of settings, including a boarding school, an inpatient hospital, an inpatient eating disorder clinic, private practice, and a university counseling center. I am beyond excited to bring my expertise and experience to you and the other clients at Ally Psychological Services!

I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Integrative Nutrition (IN) to treat depression, anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, and other phase of life concerns. I am passionate about serving people from all walks of life, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, or sexuality. When we work together, you can expect openness, warmth, genuineness, collaboration, and even some laughter. I am an active participant in our sessions, which means it should feel like we're in this together and that you're not talking to a brick wall. Ultimately, I think it is a privilege to be trusted to hear your stories and to guide you through this phase of life.

The details

What to know.

Services Offered

  • Individual Therapy
  • Couples Therapy
  • Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy

Who I Work With

  • Teens
  • Adults
  • Parents

Specializations

  • Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
  • Integrative Nutrition
  • Eating Disorders
  • Sexuality
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • OCD

Education

  • BA in Psychology and Gender and Sexuality from SUNY New Paltz
  • MA in Education in Human Sexuality from Widener University
  • Doctor of Psychology from Widener University

Fun Facts

I love to be outside! I find the quiet meditative element of nature to be the perfect respite from our busy lives. To balance out a job that usually requires a lot of sitting, I love to weight-lift, do yoga, skydive, and snowboard. I also love to cook and eat great food.

  • I love to go birding (aka spy on the birds to identify them)
  • I am an avid skydiver with over 1600 jumps
  • I live a minimalistic lifestyle
  • I have the worst sense of direction. My friends and family say I "could get lost in a paper bag."
  • I can't stop going to school (my mom calls me her "forever student")

Let's connect

We'd love to work with you.

Therapy · Medication · Evaluations · Groups — reach out and we'll help you find the right fit.