Dr. Marguerite Allen, LCMHC

Dr. Marguerite Allen helps people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin. She works with individuals struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and major life changes. Her style is straightforward and practical for someone who needs clear steps rather than jargon.

She has 25 years of experience as a licensed clinical mental health counselor, LCMHC. Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Studies, a Master of Science in Psychology, a Master of Divinity in Ministry, and a Doctor of Ministry in Christian Counseling. That mix of education shapes how she blends practical tools with attention to personal values.

In sessions she uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help people manage strong emotions and change unhelpful thinking patterns. She also draws on client-centered approaches and motivational interviewing to support a person’s own goals and readiness for change. Solution-focused elements help keep work goal-oriented and manageable.

Dr. Allen is experienced with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting stress, bipolar and mood disorders, panic, and codependency. She also supports people facing substance use and drug or alcohol addiction concerns.

She practices in North Carolina and works in English. To begin, a person selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and then schedules according to the therapist’s availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to each person. The therapist follows the client’s pace, reflects concerns, and helps people set goals that matter to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and panic. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skill building to manage strong emotions and reduce impulsive behavior.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which strategies to try and adjust them as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit work into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing sessions to happen around work, school, or caregiving duties. It can also make brief check-ins easier when a short follow-up is helpful, and it lets people use tools and worksheets during sessions that support skills practice between meetings.