Kristen Allen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida and holds her Master’s Certified Addictions Professional (MCAP) through Florida Certification Board and Certification for Eye Movement Integration (EMI™). Kristen has worked in Substance Use Disorders for the last 12+ years, along with teletherapy services for 3+ years and has experience with rehabilitation, detox, court systems, and crisis stabilization. Kristen graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology through Hodges University & in 2018 from Hodges University with her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She incorporates therapy modalities using Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focus, Cognitive Behavioral, NLP, Experiential and Narrative Therapy. Kristen is known to have a special skill in helping people recognize and get to the root cause of troubling symptoms in a safe, fun, and welcoming atmosphere. Kristen utilizes these skills to promote advocacy and self-efficacy with genuine passion to help each individual reach their full potential. Kristen holds patient advocacy & establishing quick rapport as a high standard in her career path.

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

As a therapist I strive for every individual to grow into the person they envision. Have a safe place to talk and judgement free. I believe in mindfulness and self-actualization as key proponent to their well-being and hope they derive this from sessions.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

Motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, CBT, DBT naming a few.

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

I believe my niche is honing in on each persons particular situation and providing a personal and professional approach.

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

Specialize in substance use disorders. I have worked with an array of populations.

About Kristen Nicole Allen