Abigale Thomas
I’m Abigale Allison Thomas, LMFT, a licensed marriage and family therapist and CEO of Elevate Me Allison LLC. I work with adults and couples navigating relationship challenges, infidelity, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and patterns that may be keeping them from feeling connected to themselves or the people they love.
I want clients to feel safe, respected, and genuinely heard during our time together.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and direct, creating a space where you can feel supported while also being challenged toward meaningful growth and healthier relationships.
First session
Your first session is a space to slow down and get oriented. We will spend time talking about what brings you to therapy, what feels most important right now, and what you hope might shift through this process. You do not need to have everything figured out or know exactly where to start. We will figure that out together. I will ask questions to better understand you, your relationships, and the patterns that may be showing up in your life. This includes exploring current stressors, relevant history, and how you typically cope when things feel overwhelming. We will also talk about what therapy with me looks like, including boundaries, expectations, and how we can work collaboratively. The first session is not about fixing everything in one hour. It is about building safety, clarity, and a shared understanding of your goals. Some clients leave feeling relieved, others feel emotionally stirred, and some feel both. All of that is normal. By the end of the session, we will identify initial areas of focus and discuss next steps, including pacing, frequency of sessions, and what support might be most helpful moving forward. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, respected, and clearer about whether this space feels like a good fit for you.
Strengths
I bring warmth, curiosity, authenticity, and a relational perspective into my sessions. I’m compassionate and nonjudgmental, but I’m also not afraid to ask the hard questions or gently challenge patterns that may be keeping you stuck. I’m especially skilled at helping clients make connections between past experiences, current relationships, and recurring patterns while creating practical steps toward meaningful change.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is an adult or couple who recognizes that something in their relationships, emotional patterns, or current season of life needs to change—even if they’re not quite sure where to begin. They may be navigating relationship distress, infidelity, anxiety, grief, life transitions, or recurring patterns that leave them feeling disconnected or stuck. I work best with clients who are open to reflection, willing to have honest conversations, and ready to move beyond simply identifying the problem toward understanding it, healing, and creating meaningful change.
Origin story
I became a therapist because I’ve always been curious about relationships—how our families, experiences, and environments shape the way we connect with ourselves and others. I wanted to create a space where people could feel heard without judgment while gaining a deeper understanding of the patterns influencing their lives. That passion has grown into helping individuals and couples strengthen their relational health, navigate difficult transitions, and create meaningful change.
Ongoing work together
Our work will be collaborative, intentional, and tailored to what brings you to therapy. Together, we’ll identify patterns, explore the experiences and relationships that have shaped them, and practice new ways of responding, communicating, and connecting. You’ll know you’re making progress when you begin noticing greater self-awareness, healthier responses to difficult emotions or conflict, improved relationships, and more confidence navigating challenges outside of the therapy room.
Treatment methods
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling helps partners improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen emotional connections. Through guided discussions, couples explore relationship dynamics, identify patterns, and develop strategies for mutual understanding and support. This collaborative approach fosters trust, empathy, and shared goals, promoting healthier interactions and a stronger foundation for their partnership.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns that influence emotions and behaviors. By restructuring these thoughts and practicing adaptive skills, clients develop healthier coping mechanisms. This goal-oriented, evidence-based approach empowers clients to address current issues, reduce distress, and build long-term resilience in their daily lives.
Strength-Based
The strength-based approach focuses on clients' abilities, resources, and positive attributes rather than deficits. By highlighting resilience and past successes, this method fosters self-confidence and motivation. Therapists empower clients to use their strengths to navigate challenges, encouraging a growth mindset and building a foundation for lasting change and self-efficacy.
Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-informed care prioritizes safety, trust, and empowerment, recognizing the pervasive impact of trauma on clients' lives. This approach fosters a supportive environment, avoiding re-traumatization while emphasizing clients' strengths and resilience. By understanding trauma's effects on behavior and relationships, therapists can tailor interventions that promote healing, recovery, and a sense of control.
Psychoeducation
The psychoeducation model empowers clients by providing knowledge and tools to understand their mental health challenges. Through education on symptoms, coping strategies, and therapeutic techniques, clients gain insight into their behaviors and emotions. This collaborative approach fosters self-awareness, reduces stigma, and enhances engagement, promoting resilience and informed decision-making in therapy.
Location
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In-person sessions1776 N Pine Island Rd, Plantation, FL 33322, suite 208 office 6
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- FloridaLicense MT5066