Welcome to BetterHelp! There are no coincidences and I am excited that you have chosen to indulge in self-care today. Now take a deep breath and smile knowing that you have taken the first step to gain peace, clarity and a sound mind. I would be honored to support you in meeting your mental health goals no matter how large or small.
My name is Allesha, and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of Ohio. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Social Work from The Ohio State University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Cincinnati. I have worked for many years providing counseling to various populations including survivors of domestic violence, geriatrics, children and adolesants particularly those involved in foster care. I have supported individuals overcome many barriers such as, depression, abandonment, setting boundaries, resentment , addiction, families exposed to addiction, self-esteem, trauma, abuse, stress, worry, and relationship issues. Together we will create a plan to help you work through mental and emotional triggers and develop healthy coping skills. My goal is to support you in learning how to thrive and not merely survive.
Counseling looks different for everyone; my approach is based upon the information you provide and what feels comfortable to you. I utilize modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Talk Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy. My goal is to support you in having a clearer understanding of yourself, become more aware of your core values and have those manifests in your everyday life, in addition to; heal from traumas- past and present, and align your behaviors with your core values.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Parenting issues, Anger management, Depression, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
OH LISW I.1901459-SUPV
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Allesha Crawley. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Amazing, help for my mental “maintenance”
Written on Oct 02, 2020 after therapy with Allesha for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Professional and very resourceful
Written on Aug 19, 2020 after therapy with Allesha for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I am so grateful to have been partnered up with Allesha Crawley (LISW), on my mental health journey. Despite having a degree in Psychology myself, and despite the many other avenues I have tried, to work through some pretty distorted behaviors and thought patterns, I have not been able to resolve my issues. That is, until now. I wasn't sure a therapist could even begin to understand my thinking, let alone, help me to see a new perspective. Allesha, has done all that and more! For the first time in my life, I have hope that I will be helped to understand the deeply entrenched thinking patterns that have arrested my emotional and spiritual development. I can see areas of growth that need to be explored, and I have no doubt that I will finally be able to find the answers I have been searching for. She is worth every dollar I spend on my therapy! Thank you so much Allesha! And thank you, Betterhelp for providing a platform that finally gave me the courage to open up in ways I never would have been able to do, had I been limited to a face-to-face session. Here, I can be as honest as I need to be in a way that makes me feel truly safe.
Written on Jul 24, 2020 after therapy with Allesha for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, and adhd