My name is Marilyn Allen and I have been a Licensed Mental Health and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida for over 30 years. The best therapy happens where there is a high level of trust between you and the counselor, so it's important to find a therapist who will be a good fit for you and the type of concerns you have.
I have been providing therapy in community mental health centers and other settings including private practice and have worked with people who come in with concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, relationships problems, life changes, and parenting issues. I would describe my approach to therapy as eclectic, drawing on a variety of modalities to best serve a client’s individualized needs and goals. Primarily the therapy I provide is based in solution oriented and integrates other approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. I look for the strengths in your life that we can harness and apply to your current concerns.
Finally, I view the therapeutic alliance as a partnership requiring mutual trust, respect, honesty, communication, and commitment to do the work. I am easy to talk to, compassionate, empathetic, and nonjudgmental. My overall intention is to help you find the best way to live a life with meaning, joy and satisfaction. Hopefully, what I have shared here will help you select the best fit for a therapist. Should you select me, I look forward to our journey together.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Domestic Violence
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
FL LMHC MH4262
FL LMFT MT1944
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Marilyn Allen. 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.
I have only had two sessions with Marilyn but already finding her style extremely helpful. Because I have done a lot of personal development I was looking for someone to meet me where I’m at and be more of a coach. It has given me the confidence to sit with my feelings in the moment and not feel the need to rush anything forward.
Written on Feb 18, 2024 after therapy with Marilyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Marilyn provides thoughtful answers to hard questions. I trust her.
Written on Jan 30, 2024 after therapy with Marilyn for 8 months on issues concerning grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She actively listens as well as sharing insights into my specific situation. It’s a very relaxed engagement and has helped me maneuver thru my trauma
Written on Jan 10, 2024 after therapy with Marilyn for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Marilyn has been attentive to my concerns and provides clear, reasonable observations.
Written on Jan 10, 2024 after therapy with Marilyn for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Awsome totally happy and has help me a lot
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with Marilyn for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and anger management
I honestly don’t know where I would be without Marilyn right now. She understands what I’m looking for in therapy and does everything in her power to provide tools AND therapy to get me in a better place. A place where I can help myself see some light. She’s very good and I highly recommend and appreciate her
Written on Dec 02, 2023 after therapy with Marilyn for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd