Dr. Rachel Allen Licensed Psychologist

My approach to therapy is structured, collaborative, and practical. I believe that therapy should provide you with real, actionable tools to help you navigate challenges and improve your daily life. I take a warm, supportive, and goal-oriented approach, tailoring treatment to your unique needs while using evidence-based strategies that have been proven to work. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and mindfulness-based techniques. These approaches help you understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, develop new ways to manage stress, and build long-term coping skills. If you struggle with insomnia, chronic pain, stress, or health-related anxiety, we will work together to reduce distress, improve your sense of control, and help you feel more confident in managing your health and well-being. My goal is to help you make meaningful, sustainable changes so that you can live a more balanced and fulfilling life.

I wish people knew that therapy isn’t about being “fixed” or told what to do—it’s about giving yourself the space to learn, grow, and find new ways to navigate life’s challenges. You don’t have to have everything “figured out” before starting therapy, and you don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from it. Many people worry that therapy will feel intimidating or that they’ll have to dive into things they’re not ready to talk about. In reality, therapy moves at your pace, and my role is to provide a supportive, judgment-free space where you can explore what’s working, what’s not, and what small steps can make a big difference in your daily life. If you’re feeling unsure, I encourage you to start with a conversation—therapy doesn’t have to be a long-term commitment, and even a few sessions can help you feel more in control and equipped with new tools to manage life’s challenges.

Clients can expect to leave sessions with practical tools and strategies they can apply to their daily lives. My approach is structured, supportive, and goal-oriented, meaning we don’t just talk about challenges—we work on solutions. Depending on your needs, you might take away: ✔️ Skills to manage stress, anxiety, and overwhelm ✔️ Proven techniques to improve sleep and break the cycle of insomnia ✔️ Effective pain management strategies to reduce discomfort and increase function ✔️ New ways to handle health-related anxiety and feel more in control of your well-being ✔️ A better understanding of unhelpful thought patterns and how to shift them ✔️ Motivation and confidence to make sustainable lifestyle changes Most importantly, you’ll gain a sense of control, self-compassion, and confidence in your ability to manage challenges. Therapy is about creating meaningful, lasting change, and I’m here to guide and support you every step of the way.

• Pennsylvania, Licensed Psychologist, PS019088

I have spent my career helping people navigate the mental and emotional challenges that come with managing their health. My work has focused on supporting individuals dealing with chronic illness, insomnia, chronic pain, stress, and health-related anxiety, helping them build the skills to feel more in control of their well-being. Through my experience working in integrated healthcare settings, I’ve collaborated with medical providers to help patients struggling with treatment adherence, adjusting to new diagnoses, and the stress of ongoing medical concerns. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI)—all of which are evidence-based approaches that help people manage their symptoms, reduce distress, and improve their quality of life. If you feel overwhelmed by health-related stress, struggle with sleep, or find yourself stuck in patterns that make it harder to care for your well-being, I’m here to help. Together, we’ll create a plan that supports both your mental and physical health so you can feel more confident and capable in daily life.