Shareela Allen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 11 years of clinical experience in the private and public sectors. Shareela is trained and certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Anger Management, and Grief and Loss for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. She enjoys working with various populations. Shareela’s approach is relatable, strengths-based, and collaborative. Shareela believes that through a direct and collaborative approach, her clients can explore the areas that prevent progress while finding their purpose. In 2020, Shareela cofounded her private practice, Change Therapeutic Services, Inc., where she maintains a relationship of respect for the therapeutic relationship while supporting clients in exploring areas that cause distress and developing goals as they move towards their future. Those who know Shareela will tell you she is fun, loving, loyal, organized, hardworking, and creative.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Clients can expect us to discuss how therapy works, briefly review their completed intake paperwork and discuss why they are seeking therapy. From there we collaboratively can develop the clients treatment goals.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My greatest strengths are I’m relatable , non judgmental and I take a collaborative approach towards treatment.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I enjoy working with tweens and teen and their parents. I also enjoy working with adults of all ages who are ready to address and improve in the areas discussed in session.

About Shareela Allen