Jessica Allen LCSW, C-AAIS, AAT-I

(she/her)

Accepting Clients

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Animal-Assisted Interventions Specialist, and Certified EMDR Therapist in Buffalo and Western NY.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Lancaster, NY

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Free 15-minute call, no obligation.

Services

  • Individual
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group

About My Clients

I have a special interest in children, teens, and adults ages 4 and up with neurodivergent traits, diagnosed ADHD, autism, sensory-processing differences, and pathological demand avoidance profiles. In addition, I specialize in the treatment of complex trauma related to chronic illness and neurodivergence.

My Background and Approach

I provide my clients with a blended approach to traditional mental health treatment. Often enhancing traditional interventions with animal-assisted therapeutic support. I integrate modalities such as EMDR, IFS-informed parts work, play-based interventions, and somatic psychotherapies that focus on embodiment and attunement. Clients benefit from this eclectic and integrated approach as it provides comprehensive and immediate neurofeedback within the therapy office between the client, me, and my two therapy dogs that I partner with when providing in-person therapy. Allowing for deeper healing, increased regulation during traumatic reprocessing, and enhancing client's window of tolerance in a beneficial and lasting way.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I not only have a professional interest in my specialties but also a personal investment in them as well. I grew up chronically ill, diagnosed with central sensitization, fibromyalgia, POTS, hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, chronic fatigue, and PTSD all before I was 25 years old. Furthermore, I was diagnosed with ADHD, inattentive type, later in my life (at 30 years old) after years of struggling with feelings of fear and overwhelm. I understand the frustrations, struggles, and emotions that come with chronic illness, chronic invalidation, and limited support because I've lived it and I want to help those experiencing similar situations.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Internal Family Systems

Other Techniques

  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Family Therapy
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB)
  • Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT)
  • Music Therapy
  • Sand Tray Therapy
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

Issues I Treat

Specialties

ADHD Therapists Chronic Pain or Illness Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Other Issues

  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Cancer
  • Child Issues
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Physical Disability
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LCSW, C-AAIS, AAT-I, State of New York · #087907
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists · currently accepting supervisees
Years in practice
11 years

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

5775 BROADWAY ST
Ste. 7
Lancaster, NY 14086
716-217-0087

Access & Transport

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance (ADA compliant)
  • Gender-neutral bathrooms
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 42.8944669°, -78.6473902°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 11 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $145 - 200/session

Info

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5775 BROADWAY ST
Ste. 7
Lancaster, NY 14086

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