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Allyson Brinson
LPC

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High satisfaction rate with clients

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I enjoy working with individuals in managing life challenges by identifying and building upon strengths to gain a greater sense of self and develop confidence. As a licensed professional counselor, I am passionate about increasing self-awareness, teaching mindfulness techniques, and providing a safe space. My goal is to provide a warm and non-judgmental environment to allow clients to feel safe and supported. I desire to meet you where you are in your life journey and assist you along the path to sufficiency, as each individual is the expert in his/her/their personal life experiences. I believe each individual has a different set of experiences and needs. Therapy is a collaborative process that works best when there is an open and trusting relationship between the client and the clinician. I look forward to working with you and helping you achieve your personal goals.

About Allyson

Location

Virtual, New Jersey

Insurance Accepted

Horizon BCBS NJ, Centivo, Independence Blue Cross, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Out-of-pocket

Communication Style

Affirming, Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Focus areas

Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, OCD, Panic, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

BIPOC, Black community, Blended families, Parents, Students

Years of Experience

10+
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I enjoy working with individuals in managing life challenges by identifying and building upon strengths to gain a greater sense of self and develop confidence.

License number

#37PC00684000

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MA - Counseling, Montclair State University