Carolyn Allen
New Jersey LPC using CBT and DBT for practical skills
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About
Carolyn Allen, LPC, is a New Jersey licensed clinician with 15 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress and anxiety, family conflict, anger, self esteem, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, and career matters. Her additional interests include aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, a range of personality-related concerns, and life purpose questions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work.
She aims to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Carolyn emphasizes practical skills and clear steps so clients can address communication problems, control issues, avoidance or dependency patterns, and other patterns that interfere with daily life. She also attends to situations involving infidelity, hoarding, eating and food-related issues, and substance-related concerns.
Carolyn approaches each case with attention to goals that the person identifies. She supports and encourages gradual change, helping clients build coping strategies, improve relationships, and strengthen motivation and self confidence as they move toward a more satisfying life.
She aims to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Carolyn emphasizes practical skills and clear steps so clients can address communication problems, control issues, avoidance or dependency patterns, and other patterns that interfere with daily life. She also attends to situations involving infidelity, hoarding, eating and food-related issues, and substance-related concerns.
Carolyn approaches each case with attention to goals that the person identifies. She supports and encourages gradual change, helping clients build coping strategies, improve relationships, and strengthen motivation and self confidence as they move toward a more satisfying life.
- Location:
- New Jersey, United States
- Years Experience:
- 15
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, LGBT, Career difficulties, Antisocial personality, Avoidant personality, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Eating and food-related issues, Forgiveness, Hoarding, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Self-love, Sex addiction
Therapeutic approach:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NJ LPC 37PC00459400
- NPI Number: 1689977449
- License: LPC (New Jersey)
Online sessions with structured, skills-based care
Carolyn offers online sessions that use clear, skills-focused approaches to address emotions, behaviors, and relationships. She applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns while using Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach skills for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Sessions are provided via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy she and the client work together to uncover connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions, set specific goals, and practice strategies between meetings. This approach is presented in accessible steps and emphasizes problem solving and behavioral experiments.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her online practice concentrates on concrete skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication. Carolyn frames the work as collaborative, tailoring the mix of CBT and DBT techniques to the client’s priorities and pacing. Online communication options include video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to support ongoing contact and skill practice.
What is Carolyn's clinical background?
Carolyn Allen has 15 years of professional experience as a clinician.
What are her credentials and licensing details?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC. License details are NJ LPC 37PC00459400.
Which languages does she speak?
The profile indicates she provides services in English.
Where is she based?
Carolyn is located in New Jersey and is licensed there.
How can clients work with her online?
She offers sessions by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
The profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
What does it cost to work with Carolyn?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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