Hello! My name is Allen, but you can call me AJ. I am a License Clinical Social Worker who has been providing therapy to individuals, families, and groups since 2018. I graduated with a Masters of Social Work degree in 2019 from the University of Nevada, Reno. I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, substance use, identity issues, anger, and other mood disturbances.
I utilize cognitive behavioral approaches, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and solution focused brief therapy. I am also well versed with dialectical behavioral approaches and techniques. I also specialize in working with BIPOC clients, LGTBQIA+ clients, and clients who have been involved in the foster care system or experienced adoption.
I aim to utilize approaches that are person-centered, culturally sensitive, strength-based, and integrative. Clients can expect to feel safe, heard, and understood. They can also expect to have interact in a warm, empathetic, genuine space with me, where their needs are being met.
