Simmons College

Associate Professor of Practice, Director of Field Education - BSW

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Ms. Livingstone has practiced social work with children, adolescents, young adults, and families for the past 9 years, most recently as a mental health specialist working within college counseling centers in Boston. In her role as clinician, Allyson has provided individual, couple, and group psychotherapy, assessment, case management, and emergency services to undergraduate and graduate students seeking mental health treatment. In addition to providing direct services to clients, Allyson has provided leadership over group counseling programs, provided training and consultation throughout campus communities, and supervised field students. Prior to her work in college counseling, Ms. Livingstone held social work positions in community mental health, public school systems, and graduate education. In each of these roles, she has developed a keen understanding of the developmental, educational, and mental health needs of students, as well as skills in working as part of a team to effectively deliver services to maximize their learning and overall well being.