Dr. Erica Allen - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

15 years experience | Counselor of Color

About Dr. Erica Allen

As a licensed therapist in Mississippi, I bring 15 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through life’s complex challenges. My practice centers on empowering clients across diverse backgrounds, with a specialized focus on women’s issues, career development, and multicultural concerns.

I offer compassionate guidance for individuals navigating significant life transitions, including parenting challenges, self-esteem growth, divorce, and workplace dynamics. My approach is rooted in understanding each client’s unique journey, with particular sensitivity to the experiences of women, young adults, and those in helping professions.

Drawing from a trauma-informed and culturally responsive framework, I help clients rediscover their inner strength, clarify life purpose, and develop resilient strategies for personal growth. Whether you’re facing midlife transitions, caregiver stress, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I’m committed to walking alongside you with empathy and professional expertise.

Licenses

LPC

2990

Professional experience

Anger management
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Grief
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety

Additional Focus Areas

Caregiver issues and stress
Divorce and separation
Family problems
First responder issues
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Intellectual disability
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Multicultural concerns
Self-love
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Caring, understanding and knowledgeable .”

“Dr. Allen has been very helpful to me. She listens to what my concerns are and offers suggestions to help me on my journey. She is wonderful!”

“I enjoy my sessions with Dr. Allen each time. I love her patience with me and for her allowing me to have safe space to discuss my issues.”

“Dr. Allen is amazing. She listens to all my concerns and addresses my issues.”

“My therapist is very attentive and engaging. She listens and responds to my messages timely with helpful and valuable information. She communicates as if she’s putting herself in my shoes to better understand my needs.. thank you”

“Dr. Allen is amazing!”

“We have grown so much since beginning therapy with Dr. Allen. 10/10 would highly recommend! She is amazing! Very knowledgeable, compassionate, understanding, and truly sent from God!”

“She is a great therapist and listens to what we have to say. Also she talks is through strategies.”

“She is wonderful. Has really been a blessing to me and helped me.”

“Dr. Allen is super easy to talk to. My first session with her went great. I look forward to talking to her more and continuing to learn from her on how to cope with daily anxiety and depression.”

“Dr. Allen is phenomenal! We are so glad we took this step! She listens, understands both perspectives and give us valuable insight and tools to use daily! 10/10! Highly recommend!!”

“Dr. Allen has been a tremendous help to me in a very difficult time. I was nervous about therapy, but she makes it so easy. She is understanding and very easy to talk to. It feels like talking to a friend that just gets you. I like that she always leaves me with a goal for that week. It makes me feel like I'm not just venting, but actually accomplishing something and making progress. She has been amazing.”

“I really like Dr. Allen. She is great making me feel comfortable and be willing to talk. She helps me to focus on what I need to work on in my life.”

“Dr. Allen is wonderful! She has been such a great help to me. We always have productive sessions, and I look forward to our weekly sessions. She is very down to earth and puts you at ease.”

“Great session”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.