Allison Metz , LPCC

Allison Metz is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Ohio with 17 years of clinical experience. She has worked across private practice, medical family health centers, community-based agencies, and residential treatment settings, bringing a broad perspective on mental health needs across the lifespan.

Her clinical focus includes trauma and abuse, family and relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, postpartum mood concerns, and mood disorders. She has experience addressing grief, anger, self-esteem, parenting challenges, sleep problems, and a range of mood-related conditions. Allison also supports clients navigating life changes, caregiver stress, blended family issues, and family of origin concerns.

Allison earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio. She has completed specialized training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). These trainings inform her work with toddlers, children, adolescents, and adults, allowing her to tailor interventions to different developmental stages.

As an LPCC, Allison provides clinical counseling and uses evidence-informed approaches to help clients build coping skills, improve relationships, and manage symptoms. She combines practical strategies with collaborative planning to support each person’s goals and recovery journey.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is commonly used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep difficulties by teaching practical skills for managing daily challenges.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, focuses on building skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It can be especially helpful for people coping with intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and recurring patterns of reactivity.

Mindfulness Therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and acceptance through simple practices that reduce rumination and increase focus. It is often used alongside other approaches to support stress reduction, sleep improvement, and greater emotional balance.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Allison works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals. Video calls and phone sessions allow for real-time conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging can provide additional accessibility and convenience between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue consistent care from different locations.