New to Grow
My name is Allogan Hess, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) dedicated to supporting individuals in navigating life’s challenges. I take a collaborative, compassionate approach, helping clients build practical skills, improve communication, and create meaningful change. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their experiences, overcome obstacles, and achieve personal growth.
In your first session with me, we’ll focus on getting to know you and understanding the challenges you’re facing. I’ll ask about your goals, current concerns, and any patterns you’d like to change, while also explaining my approach and how we can work together. Together, we’ll start identifying practical strategies and small steps you can take, creating a foundation for progress in future sessions.
What stands out about my approach is that I focus on being real with people. Therapy does not have to feel robotic, overly clinical, or like you are talking to someone reading from a textbook. I value evidence-based practices and therapeutic techniques, but I also understand that lasting change often comes from honest conversations, accountability, self-awareness, and feeling genuinely understood. I work to create an environment where clients can drop the pressure of having to “perform” or say the right things. My style is direct, practical, and down-to-earth while still being supportive and compassionate. I help clients identify patterns, process emotions, improve communication, and develop tools they can actually apply outside of sessions. The goal is not just insight, but real progress that carries into everyday life, relationships, and overall well-being.
I’m best positioned to serve adults and young professionals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, and relationship stress. I work especially well with clients who feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them but are motivated to gain insight and build practical coping skills. Together, we focus on emotional resilience, healthier relationships, and meaningful, sustainable change aligned with their values and goals.
Anxiety
Depression
Mood Disorders
Coping Skills
Family Conflict
Grief
Christian
Man
Adults (18 to 64)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
California
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a structured, goal-oriented approach to help clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns that influence their emotions and behaviors. In my practice, I collaborate with clients to build awareness of cognitive distortions, develop practical coping strategies, and practice new skills between sessions through homework and real-life application. I integrate psychoeducation, cognitive restructuring, and behavioral experiments to support lasting change while tailoring interventions to each client’s needs, strengths, and treatment goals.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I use Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to help clients identify their strengths, clarify goals, and focus on practical solutions rather than problems. In sessions, I guide clients to notice exceptions, build on what is already working, and take small, achievable steps toward change. My approach emphasizes collaboration, future-focused questions, and empowering clients to create meaningful progress in a short period of time.