Dr. Marguerite Allen , LCMHC

Dr. Marguerite Allen is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 25 years of professional experience. She earned a B.A. in Behavioral Studies, an M.S. in Psychology, a Master of Divinity in Ministry, and a Doctor of Ministry in Christian Counseling - academic preparation that informs both clinical and spiritually integrated aspects of her work.

Dr. Allen uses an eclectic, client-centered framework and adapts treatment strategies to match each person's needs and goals. Her practice draws on evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-focused therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem struggles, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, anger, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include codependency, control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), dissociation, divorce and separation, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, mood disorders, multicultural concerns, and panic disorder and panic attacks.

Dr. Allen provides therapy in English and is accepting clients in North Carolina. She offers flexible communication options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, and does not currently work with international clients.

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