Monique Allen LPC and NCC

My method of approach for treating patients that experience anxiety includes CBT, which involves a combination of cognitive and behavior therapy to help patients identify and manage the factors that contribute to their anxiety.

My method of approach for treating patients that experience PTSD includes CBT, which focuses on the relationships among thoughts, feelings and behaviors; targets current problems and symptoms; and focuses on changing patterns of behaviors, thoughts and feelings that lead to difficulties in functioning.

Since cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) aims to change the way, we think and act, it is my primary method of approach to help clients who are struggling in their relationships to develop healthy interactions.

I help client's (partners) gain a better understanding of negative patterns within the relationship by identifying negative behaviors, which can be changed in order to improve the relationship.

I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. With CBT, we’ll look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experience. During treatment, I'll help you learn how to push back against those thoughts to change your feelings for the better.

Reality therapy encourages problem solving and is based on the idea that people experience mental distress when their basic psychological need for powered, love and belonging, freedom, fun and survival have not been met. In reality therapy, clients are encouraged to use therapy to address any behavior that may prevent them from finding a solution to those issues.

My method of approach for treating patients that experience anxiety includes CBT, which involves a combination of cognitive and behavior therapy to help patients identify and manage the factors that contribute to their anxiety.

Reality therapy encourages problem solving and is based on the idea that people experience mental distress when their basic psychological needs have not been met. In my experience as a psychologist in a correctional environment, I have used this method in collaboration with CBT to emphasizes the impact of choice in a client's actions. This helps to creates accountability for the client's behaviors.