Dr. Marguerite Allen , LCMHC

Dr. Marguerite Allen is a licensed mental health counselor with 25 years of clinical experience helping adults navigate life transitions, mood concerns, and relationship challenges. She holds a B.A. in Behavioral Studies, an M.S. in Psychology, an M.Div. in Ministry, and a D.Min. in Christian Counseling, and she practices with the credential LCMHC - a license in mental health counseling. Based in North Carolina, she blends clinical training with an understanding of faith and spirituality for those who seek that perspective.

Her work is intentionally eclectic and tailored to each person. She draws on client-centered principles to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space, and integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques along with motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies. Mindfulness practices are often woven into sessions when useful. This flexibility allows her to meet clients where they are and to use methods that fit individual strengths and goals.

Dr. Allen has experience addressing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, bipolar and other mood disorders, relationship and family issues, parenting difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes. She works best with people who are open to change and willing to engage in the work of therapy. Sessions are offered through video, phone, live chat, and in-app messaging to accommodate different schedules and preferences.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Support

Dr. Allen uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, collaborative space where the client's goals and values guide the work - this approach is useful for building self-awareness, exploring personal values, and strengthening the therapeutic relationship. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and is often chosen for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, focuses on skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for impulsivity, intense emotions, and relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Allen will work with each person to evaluate needs, goals, and preferences, then adapt techniques and pace to find the best fit. The aim is to tailor interventions so they feel practical and relevant to the client's life.

Online therapy lets clients access these approaches through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, varied comfort levels with technology, and geographic convenience. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to engage in therapy in ways that fit everyday life.