Services & Programs
Allied Wellness Collective was founded in 2018, originally as Second Nature Counseling, to address the need for counseling services in the community. We have worked with clients who have struggled with all areas of life. Our experiences are different but our personal philosophies are the same; mental wellness is important and good mental health is necessary for success in life.
We are dedicated to enhancing the lives of those who have taken the leap to realize their potential. Counselors on our team provide counseling services to address many areas of life, including anxiety, depression, changes in living environments, and stress from work and school.
Starting from the beginning of any process, we are unaware of our incompetencies; we “don’t know what we don’t know.” As we learn and grow, we become conscious of those incompetencies and begin to work to improve upon them. We actively implement new competencies – we are conscious of them. As we become more competent, we begin to utilize them unconsciously as they become Second Nature. Our counseling techniques and approaches all keep this process in mind and we help you develop unconscious competencies to help you achieve your personal growth.

Our Areas of Focus

Work-related Stress & Burnout
Our team is trained and experienced in stress management techniques and compassion fatigue therapy. We can help find ways to be more satisfied with your job. From mindfulness to time management, you have the ability to develop the skills needed to achieve your best self.

School & College Stress
Whether in high school or college, being a student comes with many challenges. Our team has not forgotten what it's like to be in school and how it felt to have so many new responsibilities. We will work with you to help achieve your best self and be successful in your education.

Life Transitions
Change can be difficult. Most people cannot easily adapt to change. Whether it's moving, changing jobs, or starting a new relationship, there are times when it all seems unbearable but it's not. With some extra energy and time dedicated to examining your situation, it is possible to overcome the stress and overwhelming feelings you may have about the changes in your life.

Substance Use
We use the wellness model to address each area of a person’s life to treat the whole person, not just the addiction. We recognize the challenges and complications that come with addiction and we work closely with our clients to provide them with the help they seek.

Creative Arts Therapy
Utilizing creative arts and music therapy can benefit clients hoping to address social/communication skills, emotional regulation, self-expression, and personal growth.

Problem Gambling
Our team is dedicated to the positive transformation of lives harmed by problem gambling. This vision of transformation includes individuals with a gambling problem as well as their families and communities.

LGBTQ+ Issues
We welcome all, no matter their background, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and relationship status.

Play Therapy
Our team is trained in child play therapy and approaches in counseling to work with children and their families.

Couples & Families
We recognize that, sometimes, our needs are familial and within our relationships. Our team will work with couples and families of all shapes and sizes to help them grow together.

What to Expect
The process of counseling or therapy can be intimidating, especially if you’re new to counseling. As a local group, located in New York's Capital Region, we understand how important it is to feel comfortable and trusting of someone with whom you share your personal details. Allied Wellness Collective strives to maintain every patient's privacy and confidentiality.
Here are some common reasons people reach out to us:
- Be happy at work
- Enjoy healthy relationships
- Succeed when faced with challenges in life
- Manage stress and anxiety
- Realize one’s identity and personality
Helpful Information
Cost & Fees for Counseling
Our telehealth-based practice offers counseling services to individuals, couples. families and groups. Rates for services are agreed upon prior to beginning services and with the consideration of insurance and other financial factors. Accessibility to services is important to us and we want to make sure anybody who seeks counseling may access it while maintaining personal investment and responsibility.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Allied Wellness Collective is an equal-opportunity organization. The organization prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. The organization provides an atmosphere of respect, dignity, acceptance and safety for all clients. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and the process of receiving counseling services. Furthermore, no client will be discriminated against based on referral source. The office is open to clients from several referral sources including, but not limited to, self-referrals, medical doctors, payment sources including public and private insurance.
Hours & Scheduling
The providers at Allied Wellness Collective do not have set office hours. Each appointment is scheduled individually and based on the availability of the clinician.
Sliding Fee & Discounted Rates
It is the policy of Allied Wellness Collective to provide essential services regardless of a person’s ability to pay. Patients will not be denied service based on the inability to pay for services. If insurance cannot be billed or provided, patients have the option to pay a fee for service as well as take advantage of a sliding fee scale based on financial need. A sliding fee schedule is used to calculate the basic discount and is updated each year using the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Final decision for admission and sliding fee scale is determined by the provider. Once approved, the discount will be honored for six months, after which the client must reapply.
Frequent Questions & Answers

Ready to take the next step? Call us!
(518) 952-9290
Reach out to us and a member of our patient services team will match you with a clinician who fits your needs.