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Heather Allen

Therapist
12 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m Heather Allen, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of experience helping individuals navigate trauma, grief, relationship issues, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions. My practice is rooted in empathy, respect, and compassion, and I specialize in trauma-informed care. My goal is to help create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can heal, grow, and build resilience.

My approach to therapy

My approach is rooted in meeting people where they are. I blend a number of evidenced-based modalities in the work, depending on your needs. My practice is rooted in trauma-informed care, ensuring that your voice is heard and your experiences are honored. I also strongly believe in the power of education in the therapeutic process and will give you information and resources in our time together.

What you can expect from me

Our first appointment will give us an opportunity to get to know each other. I will ask you about what has brought you to therapy; what stressors you are experiencing, and how they are impacting your mental health. I will ask you questions about your life and experiences. We will also talk about your goals for therapy. In our sessions, you can expect to gain a deeper understanding of yourself as well as practical strategies to integrate into your daily life. Together, we’ll work on identifying patterns, processing past experiences, and developing tools to manage stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges. My goal is to help you feel more empowered, resilient, and aligned with your values.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Open Minded, Participatory

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    12 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Maryland Baltimore - School of Social Work
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Trauma
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Relational, Psychodynamic, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Schema, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Exposure Response Prevention, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Attachment Based, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English