Linda Allen - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

20 years experience | Counselor of Color | Intl Clients Welcome

About Linda Allen

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor in the
State of Florida. I earned my Masters Degree in Counseling from Nova
Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 2000. I have 20
years of professional counseling with a wide range of clinical training.
I have been able to assist individuals, couples and/or families deal
with life stressors with a focus on the presenting diagnostic issues:
depression, anxiety, mood, domestic violence, child welfare, dependency,
delinquency, parent/child conflict and trauma issues to name a few. I’ve
worked as a Foster Care Worker, Child Protective Services Counselor
and Protective Investigator in the State of Florida. I have years of
experience working with the Court System, Educational System and other community providers.

My counseling style is Eclectic Therapy with a primary focus on Client
Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy models. I view myself
as eclectic because my intervention style is based on the assessment
process and what I see from an individualized standpoint is helping the
individual/couple/family achieve their specific needs and achieve success.

I am excited that you and/or your family have made a decision to
identify life issues/stressors and seek help for the concerns that
continue to be unresolved. This is truly tough love when we are able to
hang in there and provide therapeutic support for each other.

I look forward to the journal to success and being BETTER! 🙂

Licenses

LMHC

MH12627

Professional experience

Addictions
Depression
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Post-traumatic stress
Postpartum depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“She’s a gem! Gets it. It’s also fun and so positive in her style.”

“I began therapy shortly after a hospital stay that started for a chronic medical condition. The stay was extended due to a new dx of type 2 diabetes. Managing 2 chronic conditions, opioid pain management, chronic pain and dietary changes on top of a demanding career seems impossible. As a single empty nester living in a new city, I have limited support. All of these things are impacting every area of my life including the career.<br /> <br /> I know that I am in a delicate situation and need help. The questionnaire prior to scheduling led to Linda. I never expected that those questions could match me so appropriately. I know that I have a strong personality and an even stronger than faith base, so I needed someone who could help me navigate a wide range of challenges, values and emotions. <br /> <br /> I think it was our first or second session I told her I needed to pour out my heart. She sat quietly, almost the whole session. When I finally finished and she started speaking, I became aware that she heard and understood. I asked that the therapist would incorporate my faith and Linda is thoughtfully including my faith with what is practical right now. I appreciate her candor, sense of humor and firm stance. I am grateful fir the process and look forward to next week.”

“Amazing”

“I appreciate her direct approach as a veteran I appreciate the no nonsense approach and being direct with me. Therapy it's meant to be raw and real and her direct approach helps. Keep everybody honest and consistent.”

“Highly recommended!!!!!”

“Linda is a phenomenal person, not just therapist. She is a great listener and really supports my child.”

“Linda has managed to get results that seemed impossible.”

“Very knowledgeable and relatable to my issues. Very happy person. Will make you smile and laugh.”

“Linda Allen is very personable and compassionate. She listens and engages and tells you the way it is, whatever it may be! I love her!”

“She does an amazing job! Couldn’t be happier!”

“I kooooove linda she's amazing!!!!”

“Linda has been very helpful for my specific issues and is incredibly easy to open up to.”

“Linda is so easy to talk to, I always feel seen and heard. After each session, I feel more secure and lighter.”

“Being my first attempt at therapy, Linda has been nothing but stellar in her ability to support the therapy journey. She is attentive, warm, funny, understanding, knowledgeable, & committed to helping her clients improve their lives. She makes therapy feel comfortable & productive. Thank you for all you do, Linda!”

“Linda is great and is a blessing to our relationship”

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