Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 48 ratings

Allie Acquaviva

LPC, 4 years of experience

Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented
Virtual
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About me

I am dedicated to helping clients achieve positive change and emotional well-being. With expertise in evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). My goal is to create a supportive and empowering therapeutic environment where clients can explore their challenges, tap into their strengths, and work towards achieving their goals for personal growth and healing.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In the first session with me, clients can expect a collaborative and comprehensive assessment process aimed at understanding their presenting concerns, goals for therapy, and background information.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

As a provider, I believe my greatest strengths lie in empathy and compassion, a collaborative approach, resilience-building and empowerment, and continuous learning and growth.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I am best positioned to serve clients who are navigating challenges related to mental health, trauma recovery, and personal growth. Specifically, I specialize in working with individuals diagnosed mental health disorders, including but not limited to anxiety disorders, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and co-occurring conditions.

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First Responders/Healthcare WorkersMilitary/VeteransSelf Esteem

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My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

In my practice, I use CBT as a primary treatment method for clients with various mental health concerns, including anxiety disorders, depression, trauma-related issues, substance use disorders, and more. We work together to identify and challenge cognitive distortions or "thinking errors" that contribute to negative emotions and maladaptive behaviors. Common distortions include all-or-nothing thinking, overgeneralization, catastrophizing, and personalization. Once cognitive distortions are identified, we engage in cognitive restructuring exercises. This involves challenging and modifying irrational or unhelpful thoughts to develop more balanced and adaptive thinking patterns. Techniques may include examining evidence for and against negative thoughts, creating alternative interpretations, and developing coping statements.

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapeutic approach primarily used to treat trauma-related disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but it can also be beneficial for other mental health issues. Together with the client, we identify specific traumatic memories or distressing experiences to target during EMDR sessions. These targets are typically memories that contribute to the client's symptoms and emotional distress. As EMDR processing unfolds, clients often experience shifts in their emotional responses, beliefs, and perceptions related to the targeted memories. We work together to integrate these changes, reinforce positive cognitions, and achieve a sense of closure and resolution regarding the traumatic experiences.

Supportive

I prioritize active and empathetic listening during therapy sessions. This involves fully engaging with clients, validating their experiences, and demonstrating genuine care and concern for their well-being. I create a space where clients feel heard, understood, and accepted without judgment. Overall, my experience with being supportive in treatment has shown its effectiveness in building trust, enhancing therapeutic rapport, promoting emotional healing, and facilitating positive change in clients. I integrate supportive techniques into my therapeutic approach to create a nurturing and empowering space where clients can explore, heal, and thrive.

Location

Virtual
Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 48 ratings

13 ratings with written reviews

August 2, 2025

She is great, She listens to you, is attentive to your needs. Warm and charming. Looking forward to working with her.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 1 with Allie

July 28, 2025

For being my first session, she was amazing. Aimed to make sure things change for me in a positive direction. I look forward to seeing how things progress. Knowing I have help on a professional level is great

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 1 with Allie

July 28, 2025

Allie does a good job of reciprocating and responding to conversations and also bringing out points as to what things can be referred to as or identified so that gives you the tools to work with so that you can move forward in a direction that is the most beneficial. The stand outs are limited to two but also intelligent and open minded and Empowering

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 5 with Allie