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Marissa Allen

Therapist(She/her)
9 years of experience
17 patients on Headway
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I became a therapist because I have always loved holding space for folks. I recognize how transformative therapy is, even when things are fine. Everyone deserves a space to show up as they are.

I specialize in working with folks who are depressed, anxious, or just not feeling like themselves. This also includes people who have a hard time setting boundaries, feeling confident, or dealing with major life transitions. I have worked with adolescents, adults, college students, and queer identified.

My approach to therapy

My mission is to create a therapeutic space that is safe, inclusive, empathetic, and supportive for all. I utilize trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients work through how their thoughts and feelings affect their behavior and how their behavior may impact their thoughts and feelings. It's all connected! We will work collaboratively to make connections, replace negative thinking patterns, regulate emotions, and practice self care and boundary setting.

What you can expect from me

You can expect to feel valued, seen, and empowered working with me. You can also expect that I will challenge you gently when necessary. With trust in yourself and me, you can be a healthier you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Warm, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at University of Texas, Austin
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Cultural & ethnic issues, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English