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Alanisha Allen

Therapist
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, Infertility
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I work with adults, couples, moms, and Black women navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, burnout, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. As a mom myself, I understand the weight of balancing caregiving, relationships, work, and your own emotional well-being. I’m especially passionate about supporting Black women as they navigate the pressures of being “strong,” people-pleasing, and learning to prioritize themselves without guilt.

My practice is inclusive, affirming, and judgment-free. I proudly support LGBTQIA+ individuals, nontraditional and kink-positive relationships, and clients exploring intimacy and sexual wellness through sex therapy. My goal is to create a space where you can show up fully as yourself.

My approach to therapy

My core belief: you are the CEO of your own life, I’m just here to help.

My therapy style is a mix of proven tools—like CBT, mindfulness, and talking through how your past shaped you. I also look at the bigger picture, like how your race, gender, culture, and community impact your mental health and who you’re becoming.

What you can expect from me

You don’t have to show up perfectly pruned—I’m here for the overgrown parts, the dry spells, and the tender sprouts alike. Let’s create a space where you feel safe to untangle, reimagine, and bloom into your next chapter.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Creative, Open Minded, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MEd (Master of Education) at Loyola College, MEd (Master of Education) at Loyola Univ of MD
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Virginia), LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) Out-of-State Telehealth (Florida), LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) (Maryland)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, Infertility
  • More specialties
    Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Attachment Based, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Relational, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Trauma Focused CBT, Psychoanalytic, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Strength-Based, Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Locations
    1737 King Street Ste 330
    Alexandria, VA 22314
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