Alison Brody

Thank you for visiting.

My name is Alison Brody ~ I am a community chaplain and social worker.

(Website last updated 9 June 2026)

I am trained and licensed in New York as a community-based, clinical social work therapist (LCSW). People who meet with me for counseling use their insurance ~ I accept most insurance plans.

I work with cognitive approaches to support emotional and spiritual well-being. Here is an overview of cognitive exercises you can try ~ these are similar to what I use in my work. I work with cognitive approaches to support emotional and spiritual well-being. Here is an overview of cognitive exercises you can try ~ these are similar to what I use in my work.

When my schedule is full, I am glad to help you get connected with in-network mental health counseling services that accept your insurance. If you would like help finding options in New York that will work with your insurance coverage (including Medicaid) please click on this link.

I meet with people through their insurance plans ~ I do not accept any private payments other than insurance copays.

I am an in-network provider with most health insurance plans, including Medicaid managed care, New York State Essential Plans, Medicare plans, and employer sponsored plans. Here is a partial list of plans for which I am in network:

Aetna, Affinity, Anthem/Empire, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Carelon, Cigna, Emblem Health, Evernorth, Fidelis, HealthFirst, Humana, MagnaCare, Medicare, Medicaid, MetroPlus, Molina, Multiplan, Oxford, UnitedHealth, ValueOptions.

Feel free to get in touch if you want to find out if I am an in-network provider for your plan.

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Reading about "Dialogue and the Art of Thinking Together" - a free online program, 17 June ~ an exploration of “Dialogue and the Art of Thinking Together,” by William Isaacs, focusing on how groups can reach shared understanding. Information and registration ~ www.eventbrite.com/e/dialogue-a...

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Reading "Grasped by the Spirit: An Anthropological and Theological Understanding of an Existential Religious Experience" (www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/17...) A passage: "... #anthropology might incorporate theological concepts and categories to make sense of... #religious experience..." #interfaith

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I am endorsed by The Humanist Society as a Chaplain, am board certified by The Spiritual Care Association, and I am a member of the Association of Humanistic Rabbis.

Thank you for visiting.

My name is Alison Brody ~ I am a community chaplain and social worker.

(Website last updated 9 June 2026)

I am trained and licensed in New York as a community-based, clinical social work therapist (LCSW). People who meet with me for counseling use their insurance ~ I accept most insurance plans.

When my schedule is full, I am glad to help you get connected with in-network mental health counseling services that accept your insurance. If you would like help finding options in New York that will work with your insurance coverage (including Medicaid) please click on this link.

I meet with people through their insurance plans ~ I do not accept any private payments other than insurance copays.

I am an in-network provider with most health insurance plans, including Medicaid managed care, New York State Essential Plans, Medicare plans, and employer sponsored plans. Here is a partial list of plans for which I am in network:

Aetna, Affinity, Anthem/Empire, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Carelon, Cigna, Emblem Health, Evernorth, Fidelis, HealthFirst, Humana, MagnaCare, Medicare, Medicaid, MetroPlus, Molina, Multiplan, Oxford, UnitedHealth, ValueOptions.

Feel free to get in touch if you want to find out if I am an in-network provider for your plan.

Please use this form to contact me ~ I do not charge a fee.

I am endorsed by The Humanist Society as a Chaplain, am board certified by The Spiritual Care Association, and I am a member of the Association of Humanistic Rabbis.

I can talk with you, your family, or your community about advance care and end-of-life planning.

I also correspond as a volunteer chaplain with and write letters of support and advocacy for people who are incarcerated.

I do not charge any fees for chaplaincy support ~ please visit by other website, HumanistChaplain.net, to get in touch.