Allesha Crawley
Allesha Crawley
Hi there! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Ohio, also proudly serving clients in Illinois. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Cincinnati, and I’ve been honored to walk alongside clients in their healing and growth journey for over 10 years. With a passion for helping people navigate life’s many seasons, I work with adolescents, young adults through geriatric clients to manage life transitions, reduce stress, and create space for purposeful, joy-filled living. Whether you're facing a big change, a tough decision, or just need support getting back to your best self. I’m here to help you find balance, clarity, and confidence in your path forward.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
You will feel heard and validated. You may gain a new perspective on things that may be holding you back. You may feel emotionally regulated and safe. You may have a sense of being able to manage your thoughts, feelings and actions. Over time you may feel that your mind and body are connected.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Deep Empathy and Attunement Perspective Shifting Insight Holistic, Mind-Body Awareness Normalizing the Human Experience Supportive, Hope Filled Guidance Client-Centered, Strengths Based Focus
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I understand there are levels to mental health; we all have good days and the next we may experience hopelessness. I am hopeful that I can support client's in meeting their personal mental health goals. I am of the opinion that therapy is a professional conversation that leads to purpose, clarity, empowerment and knowledge of self. My goal is to support clients on the journey of finding their own unique way, taking up space and discovering what good things are present they cannot currently see.
About Allesha Crawley
Allesha Crawley offers therapy covered by UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid in Ohio.
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Interpersonal
Interpersonal is a method of psychotherapy that focuses on improving interpersonal relationships and social functioning to help reduce psychological symptoms, particularly those related to depression, anxiety, and grief. I guide clients to reflect on relationships and identify where tensions or challenges exist. Support client's in framing their emotional struggles in relational terms. Teach assertiveness, active listening, and emotional expression techniques, suggest strategies for building new support networks and adjusting expectations.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is based on the premise that thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected, and that changing unhelpful thinking patterns can lead to changes in emotions and behaviors. I support clients in cognitive restructuring by identifying and challenging distorted thoughts. Additionally, behavioral activation by encouraging increased engagement with positive and rewarding activities. Lastly, skills training such as problem-solving, relaxation practices and, assertiveness.
Christian Counseling
Christian counseling can be both powerful and respectful of a person’s spiritual worldview. Christian counseling aims to treat the whole person mind, body, and spirit and many elements of CBT and IPT align well with biblical principles such as renewal of the mind, healthy relationships, accountability, and grace.