Allura Pulliam

Hi there! I'm Allura, licensed professional counselor, licensed school counselor and counselor-educator. I hold a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervison, as well as two Master's degrees (M.Ed and M.S.) I've been a licensed clinician in some capacity for roughly 14 years and have over 20 years experience in education and the helping professions. I specialize in trauma-informed modalities, from TF-CBT to DBT. My ideal clients are adolescents and adults females struggling to make meaning of their experiences and hungry for something BIGGER, BRIGHTER and more JOYFUL.

I'll be honest with you, I'm a pretty big personality. My undergraduate degree is in Communications and Fine Arts with a concentration in Broadcasting and Electronic Media. I believe the first language of the soul is through the medium of the creative arts. So, if your method of expression is music, poetry, stories, allegory, drawing or even creating anime, I'm in! I tend to blend the archetypal vibe of classical psycho-analytic perspectives to very grounded practices allowing us to create a space safe enough for heavenly exploration of your own soul's path and real enough to contain all that we discover together. I also utilize family centered and systems based approaches to gain a full understanding of all the pieces that bought us together. I've experienced the rigidity and the rigor of institutional settings (not a fan). So, my intent is to create a space where freedom of expression, freedom to question and freedom to explore the many facets of the human experience can flourish in a culturally affirming way. I want you to live your best, most authentic life in the healthiest way possible.

Our first session will lay the groundwork for our work together. I believe each client is unique and needs the opportunity to articulate their goals and expectations. From there, we will put our heads together and determine the most effective plan of treatment to get you on your way to your most fulfilling life.