I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in South Carolina with 4 years of professional work experience. I obtained my Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University. I also have a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology, concentrations in clinical and organizational psychology from Florida Institute of Technology. I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC), and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). I have experience in working with adolescents/teens and adults, Military, Veterans, First Responders, civilian (no military affiliation) couples and individuals. I also have experience, knowledge, education and training in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder & depression. I have received extensive continuing education on military culture and trauma. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Dependent Personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
SC LPC 8897
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Allison has given me the best therapy experience I have ever had. Immediately getting to actionable things and offering insight. I can not recommend her enough.
Written on Apr 24, 2024 after therapy with Allison for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem