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Vickie Alston Clinical Private Practice, PLLC

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QICSW, DCSW, CCHP-MH, MsrtART

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Available both in-person and online
East Granby, CT 06026
I am passionate in my work to create a safe place to aid a person/s to pull from their inner strength, and like the story of Buffalo "to face the storms of life". I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Master Practitioner in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) & EMDR. I'm grateful for 33 years in private practice working across the lifespan & 45 yrs in medical, mental health, correctional & military settings. I utilize Evidence-Based approaches & "3-5 Day Intensive Therapy Retreats" that provide rapid recovery for individuals experiencing post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, phobias, relationship issues & life-transitions.
My treatment approach is whole-hearted, based on belief that with resilience we can heal ourself. In 2009 I was trained by the founder of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) & for 17+ yrs giving profound & lasting healing for children & families. For 12+ years I've trained therapists countrywide in ART. Contact me if other therapies have not been effective.
Embrace Your Inner Bison & Run Toward the Storm! My work is based on belief in capacity of individuals to heal. A.R.T. therapy helps clients eliminate problems quickly within 1-3 sessions including A.R.T used in 3-5 Day Intensive Retreats. For my VIDEO Interview & client testimonials go to Intensivetherapyretreat website. Contact me through PsychologyToday.
Call or Vickie Alston Clinical Private Practice, PLLC now for a free 15 minute consultation - (860) 406-7485

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Alston Clinical Practice & Consulting, PLLC

East Granby, CT 06026

(860) 406-7485
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Mood Disorders and Life Transitions 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (860) 406-7485
Photo of Vickie Bender Alston - Vickie Alston Clinical Private Practice, PLLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QICSW, DCSW, CCHP-MH, MsrtART

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Alston Clinical Practice & Consulting, PLLC

East Granby, CT 06026

(860) 406-7485
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Mood Disorders and Life Transitions 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Care Network
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • HUSKY Health
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Vickie Alston Clinical Private Practice, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QICSW, DCSW, CCHP-MH, MsrtART
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (860) 406-7485
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Vickie Alston Clinical Private Practice, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QICSW, DCSW, CCHP-MH, MsrtART
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (860) 406-7485

Qualifications

    Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Vickie Bender Alston

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Connecticut / 002460 Vickie Bender Alston
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 34 years
  • Attended UCONN, MSW, Specialty in Family & Children's Servs. , Graduated 1988
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensing Board-Social Workers 107795 / 1996
  • Certificate from NASW (National Association of Social Work) DCSW-Diplomate in Clinical Social Work 881677278 / 1993
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CT owner Alston Clinical Private Practice, PLLC, center/team for rapid healing with A.R.T., body-focused work, & Intensive Therapy Retreats.
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Vickie Alston Clinical Private Practice, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QICSW, DCSW, CCHP-MH, MsrtART
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (860) 406-7485
"
CT owner Alston Clinical Private Practice, PLLC, center/team for rapid healing with A.R.T., body-focused work, & Intensive Therapy Retreats.
Photo of Vickie Bender Alston - Vickie Alston Clinical Private Practice, PLLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QICSW, DCSW, CCHP-MH, MsrtART
Vickie Alston Clinical Private Practice, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QICSW, DCSW, CCHP-MH, MsrtART
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (860) 406-7485

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Mood Disorders
  • Life Transitions

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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I conduct private 3-5 day Intensive Retreats utilizing Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) w/transformative outcomes for clients, who I believe come w/their solutions. I developed a step-by-step research-based integrative method that Day 1 sets intenstions & creates w/client their LifeStory boards from birth to present, w/Positive Life events healing Adverse events. See ACES& Rutgers HOPE Clinic.
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Vickie Alston Clinical Private Practice, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QICSW, DCSW, CCHP-MH, MsrtART
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (860) 406-7485
"
I conduct private 3-5 day Intensive Retreats utilizing Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) w/transformative outcomes for clients, who I believe come w/their solutions. I developed a step-by-step research-based integrative method that Day 1 sets intenstions & creates w/client their LifeStory boards from birth to present, w/Positive Life events healing Adverse events. See ACES& Rutgers HOPE Clinic.
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Vickie Alston Clinical Private Practice, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QICSW, DCSW, CCHP-MH, MsrtART
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (860) 406-7485

Endorsement

Brian Powell - Clarity EMDR
Brian Powell - Clarity EMDR
MSWRSW
I've worked with Vickie for several years and have always been impressed with her client skills, integrity, and commitment to working with challenged and diverse people! I highly recommend Vickie and appreciate her longstanding support of my own learning.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Religion

Christian

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceleratd Resolution Therapy-rapid, eye movements
  • Attachment-based
  • Christian Counseling
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Neuro-Linguistic (NLP)
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
  • Trauma-Informed Yoga,Heartmath,Sound Tone Meditatn
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Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is my preferred therapy that meets American Psychological Association's Division 12 criteria as evidence-based treatment for PTSD. Read article re: ART & EMDR differences: 'ART-Quick Fix for PTSD? at Good Therapy.org'. I conduct 1:1 3-5 day ART Intensive Retreats with rapid outcomes. Read my profile & testimonials: www.intensivetherapyretreat.com/vickie-alston.
Photo of Vickie Bender Alston - Vickie Alston Clinical Private Practice, PLLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QICSW, DCSW, CCHP-MH, MsrtART
Vickie Alston Clinical Private Practice, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QICSW, DCSW, CCHP-MH, MsrtART
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (860) 406-7485
"
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is my preferred therapy that meets American Psychological Association's Division 12 criteria as evidence-based treatment for PTSD. Read article re: ART & EMDR differences: 'ART-Quick Fix for PTSD? at Good Therapy.org'. I conduct 1:1 3-5 day ART Intensive Retreats with rapid outcomes. Read my profile & testimonials: www.intensivetherapyretreat.com/vickie-alston.
Photo of Vickie Bender Alston - Vickie Alston Clinical Private Practice, PLLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QICSW, DCSW, CCHP-MH, MsrtART
Vickie Alston Clinical Private Practice, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QICSW, DCSW, CCHP-MH, MsrtART
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (860) 406-7485

Location

Primary Location

Alston Clinical Practice & Consulting, PLLC

East Granby, CT 06026

(860) 406-7485
Photo of Vickie Bender Alston - Vickie Alston Clinical Private Practice, PLLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QICSW, DCSW, CCHP-MH, MsrtART
Vickie Alston Clinical Private Practice, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QICSW, DCSW, CCHP-MH, MsrtART
Call for a free consultation now - (860) 406-7485
Photo of Vickie Bender Alston - Vickie Alston Clinical Private Practice, PLLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QICSW, DCSW, CCHP-MH, MsrtART
Vickie Alston Clinical Private Practice, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QICSW, DCSW, CCHP-MH, MsrtART
Call for a free consultation now - (860) 406-7485