Welcome to Derrick Alloway,LCSW

Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing an individualized therapeutic  approach. 

Derrick Alloway is a bilingual/bicultural Clinical Social Worker licensed in New Jersey and New York.  He speaks English, Spanish and has an understanding of Portuguese and has served clients of all cultures, ages, the LGBTQ community and ability levels. Derrick has been practicing for 22 years and has worked as a clinical supervisor/clinician in mental health supportive housing, hospital and outpatient clinic settings.  He provides assessments and treatment to young adults and children with behavioral and developmental disabilities through NJ Children's System of Care (CSOC) Performcare.  In addition, he works in a NJ urban public school district to identify , classify and case manage students with emotional, behavioral, learning or developmental disabilities.  Since he founded DAMA he has worked to create a network of other professionals, therapists and providers from multiple health and educational disciplines in all the 21 counties of NJ. Derrick continues to provide support and guidance to new clinicians particularly clinicians of color/multi cultural clinicians seeking to establish their own practices.  he advocates for enhanced opportunities for students with developmental disabilities aging out of the public school system.

Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, we are able to help you recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life. 

Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. We can help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing. 

Relationship counseling can be beneficial to couples who are looking to strengthen their emotional connection, in all stages of their relationship. Therapy sessions are held with both couples and is a supportive place to discuss issues and solutions to better strengthen your relationship.