Dr. Marguerite Allen

LCMHC

North Carolina

Compassionate, goal-focused counseling

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At a glance

Credentials

LCMHC

License

LCMHC, North Carolina / S7551

NPI

1427031392

Experience

25 years

Languages

English

Location

North Carolina

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational interviewing
   • Goal oriented
   • Practical tools

   About Marguerite

   Dr. Marguerite Allen is a licensed clinical mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and problems with relationships or substance use. She works with adults who are ready to make changes and willing to try new ways of coping. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, focusing on what will help each person move forward.

   Dr. Allen uses methods that include Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She draws on 25 years of experience and adapts tools to fit each person's needs. Sessions are collaborative, with an emphasis on clear goals and step-by-step strategies.

   Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Studies, a Master of Science in Psychology, a Master of Divinity in Ministry, and a Doctor of Ministry in Christian Counseling. She holds the LCMHC credential, licensed in North Carolina, and brings a broad clinical history to her work.

   In the therapy room she helps people look at patterns that keep them stuck and practices new skills together. She addresses issues like trauma, addiction, codependency, mood disorders, panic, and problems tied to life changes. Dr. Allen also supports people dealing with cultural or multicultural concerns.

   People can expect straightforward conversations, practical homework when useful, and a focus on small, achievable change. To begin, she asks clients to identify clear goals and then tailors sessions to meet those aims.

2. How her approaches translate to online therapy

   Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions, reflective listening, and gentle guidance to build motivation for steps like reducing substance use or changing a habit.
   
   Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience. The therapist listens without judgment, helps clarify what matters most, and supports each person in deciding the next steps.
   
   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together. It teaches practical skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors for anxiety, depression, or panic symptoms.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Dr. Allen will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That process can include trying different strategies and adjusting as progress is made.
   
   Session logistics are not detailed in the provided biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also make it simpler to keep therapy consistent during life changes or while managing work and caregiving duties.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepression

   Also works with

   AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

   Additional focus areas

   CodependencyControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   25+ years

   Listed in

   North Carolina

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Dr. Allen address?

   She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family concerns, anger, career issues, bipolar and mood disorders, panic, and help coping with life changes.

   What is her therapeutic style?

   Her style is collaborative and practical. She uses client-centered conversations and goal-focused techniques to help people try new strategies.

   How much experience does she have?

   Dr. Allen has 25 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and presenting issues.

   What are her credentials and where is she located?

   She holds the LCMHC credential and is licensed in North Carolina.

   What languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

   Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

   Which session formats are available?

   The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

   How does cost work for sessions?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin working with Dr. Allen?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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