Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and accepts 32 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Family Conflict, Life Transitions and 8 more.
Allison Dwyer
(she/her)
About me
Hello! I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in PA, and I’m currently accepting new virtual individual therapy clients. I earned my Master's in Mental Health Counseling and Addiction Studies Certificate in 2015 and have worked in substance use disorder and mental health treatment since 2014. I have a passion for working with individuals from dysfunctional or addicted family systems, as well as those navigating codependency. I believe that understanding the dynamics of relationships is crucial for healing and growth. My goal is to provide a safe space where you can explore these patterns and develop healthier connections.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, I will gather background information and create a supportive environment for you to explore your current feelings and challenges. Together, we will discuss your goals and develop a plan for our follow-up sessions.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My approach to therapy is collaborative and strength-based, tailored to each individual’s unique needs. I work in a direct yet supportive way, with the goal of helping clients identify practical solutions and build on their existing resilience.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Many of the clients I work with have set goals to better understand themselves, change patterns of behavior that they feel stuck in, and improve their relationships.
Specialties
Top specialties
Addiction
Family Conflict
Life Transitions
Other specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Chronic Illness
Coping Skills
LGBTQ
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Women's Issues
Identifies as
LGBTQ
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
Pennsylvania
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Arlo
AvMed
Cash - $125 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Amerihealth
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Motivational Interviewing
I typically utilize a combination of Motivational Interviewing, Relapse Prevention Therapy (RPT), Strength Based therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Psychoeducation.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients recognize the thoughts and triggers that drive their substance use or unhealthy relationship patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, and build skills for long-term change.
3 ratings with written reviews
July 28, 2026
A fantastic help with complex relationship dynamics. Clearly very well informed on feminist and leftist theory and brings a perspective that like-minded patients will find helpful and refreshing.
Verified client, age 25-34
October 15, 2025
Allison is very good at listening to my babble and somehow finding the key points I made. Her questions are great and she definitely is steering me in the right direction. She listens intently and challenges when appropriate. I highly recommend her.
Verified client, age 45-54
August 20, 2025
Great first session! I found her to be warm, caring, and calm. I'm excited to continue working with her.