- Client-centered approach
- CBT and DBT tools
- 25 years experience
About Marguerite
Dr. Marguerite Allen helps people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about next steps. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, addiction, and major life changes. Her style is direct and practical, aimed at clear, doable steps people can try between sessions.
With 25 years of experience, Dr. Allen draws on a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. She uses client-centered methods to make space for a person’s values and goals. She applies cognitive behavioral techniques to help change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing to support emotion regulation and sustained change.
Her background includes a Doctor of Ministry in Christian Counseling, a Master of Science in Psychology, and a Master of Divinity in Ministry. She holds the LCMHC credential in North Carolina. Those studies inform how she talks about values, meaning, and coping in everyday life.
In sessions she focuses on practical skills, clearer communication, and solving the problems people name first. She helps people build ways to handle panic, manage mood shifts, and address patterns like codependency and control issues. Work often includes short-term goal setting as well as planning for longer challenges.
People who choose her can expect a collaborative, goal-focused process. She asks about what matters most and helps craft steps that fit each person’s routine and responsibilities.
With 25 years of experience, Dr. Allen draws on a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. She uses client-centered methods to make space for a person’s values and goals. She applies cognitive behavioral techniques to help change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing to support emotion regulation and sustained change.
Her background includes a Doctor of Ministry in Christian Counseling, a Master of Science in Psychology, and a Master of Divinity in Ministry. She holds the LCMHC credential in North Carolina. Those studies inform how she talks about values, meaning, and coping in everyday life.
In sessions she focuses on practical skills, clearer communication, and solving the problems people name first. She helps people build ways to handle panic, manage mood shifts, and address patterns like codependency and control issues. Work often includes short-term goal setting as well as planning for longer challenges.
People who choose her can expect a collaborative, goal-focused process. She asks about what matters most and helps craft steps that fit each person’s routine and responsibilities.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s priorities. In online sessions this means time is spent identifying what matters most and shaping goals around those priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change thoughts and habits that fuel anxiety or low mood; online work often pairs discussion with take-home exercises to practice between visits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, and those skills can be taught and rehearsed in virtual sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on goals, current challenges, and personal preferences. Plans can change as progress is made and new needs appear.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can fit more easily into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work makes it possible to review written exercises, try behavioral experiments between sessions, and build practical routines that fit everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, addictions, and coping with life changes, among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, mixing client-centered listening with techniques from CBT and DBT to create step-by-step plans.
How long has she practiced?
She has 25 years of experience working with adults on mood disorders, trauma, and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy match?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.