Allison is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in trauma, family dynamics, substance abuse, depression, PMDD, anxiety, phobias, and low self-esteem. Allison uses a strengths-based and collaborative perspective when working with all clients. Allison also encourages the use of cognitive behavioral and cognitive restructuring to assist with symptom management. Allison tends to focus on how early memories and experiences shape the individual we are today and work on changing old negative patterns and thoughts. Allison is Certified in EMDR, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy, which assists clients in taking control of past traumatic memories and reprocessing them through a positive lens. This intervention is found to be effective across ages as well as presenting symptoms. EMDR can also assist with inattention, procrastination, grief, and phobias. Allison has been working in the field for over 19 years with over 10 years of licensed experience. Allison is also a qualified supervisor and loves serving the community. Please visit her practice website for more information: www.allisonlcsw.com. Please note Allison Crandall has a 48 hour cancelation policy.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, we will complete an assessment to understand what has you seeking therapy at this time. Questions such as your childhood, current and past concerns, past psychiatric experience, trauma, and family dynamics will be discussed. Clients will have the opportunity to ask questions about my practice and expertise. Together, we will identify goals and a treatment plan based on your needs. Lastly, scheduling will be discussed to attend to a mutually beneficial and flexible schedule for both of us!
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am kindhearted, passionate, and love what I do. I use EMDR with many of my clients due to its efficacy for many symptoms and concerns. I am outgoing, extremely empathic, goal-oriented, solution-focused, sensitive, genuine, creative, and reliable. I will likely reach out before your intake to ensure we could be a good mutual fit. If you do not see your insurance listed, please feel free to send me a message on my website: www.allisonlcsw.com. Please note I do not work with couples or eating disorders. Thank you!
About Allison Crandall
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150 Northwest 70th Avenue, Plantation, FL 33317Appointments
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EMDR
EMDR allows client to reprocess grief, trauma, phobias, low self-esteem, inattention, procrastination, and any abuse. I am certified in this technique as of 2024.
Family Therapy
Family systems therapy encourages assertive communication among family members. It does not identify on one person being the patient but rather the family as a whole. This helps greatly with my adolescent clients!
Trauma Informed Care
Specifically, ego states and inner child work. I have received multiple trainings on how to help heal our severed inner child parts through Ego states therapy. Kindly visit my website www.allisonlcsw.com for more information.
Trauma-Focused CBT
I engage in TFCBT with clients who are unwilling or unable to engage in EMDR. This works great with children and allows them to share their narrative, learn about emotions and coping skills, and eventually tell their trauma narrative.