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Michela Allen

Therapist
1 year of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 18 years of experience in the mental health and substance use fields. I focus on person-centered practices that help individuals enhance their coping skills to navigate life's challenges.

I offer a variety of services, including individual counseling, marriage counseling, couples therapy, family therapy, and leadership counseling.

My approach to therapy

My counseling approach is centered on helping clients uncover their passions, talents, and strengths while encouraging a healthy lifestyle.

My therapeutic techniques include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and strength-based approaches, all aimed at fostering positive growth and development.

What you can expect from me

Clients will gain a deeper understanding of their interests, values, and innate abilities.

By recognizing their strengths and talents, clients will develop a sense of empowerment.

Clients will leave with a clearer vision of their personal and professional goals, including actionable steps to integrate their passions into their daily lives.

Clients will feel heard, validated, and supported in their journey.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Empowering, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    Masters in Counseling at Grand Canyon University, Other - Masters
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Virginia)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Optum Medicaid VA, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, Sentara Health Plans, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Structural Family, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Behavior Modification, Relational, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Play, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Positive Psychology
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Children, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    1407 Stephanie Way Suite H
    Chesapeake, VA 23320