Last edited 03/07/2025
Identifies As
She / Her / HersWoman, CisgenderWhiteBiromantic AsexualLGBTQIA+Living with a mental health issue
Get To Know Me
What was your path to becoming a therapist? What inspired you to choose this profession?
After being introduced to psychology in high school, I knew I wanted to somehow use that subject to help people. When I got to college, I was introduced to the field of therapy and knew that was the best way for me to connect my interest in psychology and my passion for helping people. After I went through my own therapy with a great therapist, I knew it was the career path for me.
In what ways does your personality influence your approach to therapy?
I'm a natural listener, and trust people to know themselves best. In therapy, that translates to me listening to clients and trying to understand their point of view. I believe that people do things for a reason, and I listen to find those reasons and share them with you. From there, I use my tendency for problem-solving to help people reach their goals. I also have an overall calm and easygoing personality, and my clients often comment on my "safe smile".
What does a first session with you look like?
In our first session, I'll make sure you're comfortable, share about what to expect in therapy, and answer any questions you have. I'll invite you to share what brings you to therapy, and why now. I'll ask details about not just your symptoms, but your hobbies and interests, to get to know you as a whole person. The session is a balance between asking questions and listening. At the end of sessions, it's my goal for clients to feel comfortable enough to decide whether they'd like to continue working with me or seek another provider.
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Specialties
Specializes in
Dissociative disordersLGBTQIA related issuesTrauma
General Expertise
DepressionAnxietyLoss/GriefSelf-EsteemAcademic challengesCollege & graduate student issuesCommunication issuesFamily issuesIdentity developmentLife transitionsMood disordersPanic attacks & panic disorderPerformance anxietyPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Spirituality & religion based issuesStressCoping SkillsNeurodiversity
Treatment Approaches
Mindfulness PracticesArt TherapyCulturally Sensitive TherapyFamily Systems TherapyPerson-Centered TherapyHumanistic TherapyCreative Art TherapyTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingMindfulness-Based Cognitive TherapySolution-Focused Brief TherapyNeurodiversity-AffirmingCompassion-Focused TherapyExistential TherapyExpressive Arts Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Individual Therapy
Serves Ages
Young Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Adolescents (13-17)
Languages
English
Professional Background
LicensureTexas, Licensed Professional Counselor, 89773
Training/CertificationsCertified Trauma Model TherapistNational Certified Counselor
Education
Southern Methodist University, Master of Science, Counseling, 2022 — I graduated from SMU with a MS in Counseling with a focus on LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapy.
Work HistoryI currently see individuals in private practice online, specializing in working with LGBTQIA+ clients and clinical concerns of anxiety, depression, trauma, dissociation, and life transitions. I also see a lot of asexual clients who feel unheard, misunderstood, or pathologized by other therapists. In the past, I've provided group therapy to survivors of trauma and those with dissociative identity disorder and borderline personality disorder. I've also administered various risk and symptom assessments to at-risk individuals in order to assist them in finding the best treatment for their unique situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy.
Rachel Allen, LPC, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
Is Rachel Allen accepting new clients?
Yes, Rachel Allen is accepting new clients for online therapy in Texas and in-person appointments at 1452 Hughes Road, Suite 200, Grapevine, TX, 76051.
Does Rachel Allen accept insurance?
No, Rachel Allen does not accept insurance.
What types of therapy does Rachel Allen offer?
Rachel Allen offers therapy for individuals.
Does Rachel Allen offer in-person appointments?
Yes, Rachel Allen offers in-person appointments at 1452 Hughes Road, Suite 200, Grapevine, TX, 76051.
Does Rachel Allen offer online therapy?
Yes, Rachel Allen offers online therapy via video sessions to people in Texas.
How quickly can I see Rachel Allen?
Rachel Allen typically can speak with new clients within 48 hours. You can see their current general office hours and request an appointment on their profile page.
What languages does Rachel Allen speak?
Rachel Allen conducts therapy sessions in English.
Can I book an appointment with Rachel Allen online?
Yes, you can easily book an appointment with Rachel Allen online using ChoosingTherapy.com’s directory.
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