About me

First of all, let me thank you for stepping out and seeking assistance for your emotional and mental health needs! It is okay not to be okay, and it is okay to see help. You may not be aware, but according to John Hopkin's Medical, approximately 26% of adults over the age of 18 suffer from a diagnosable mental health condition-that is 1 out of every 4 people. You are not alone in your struggle!

My approach to therapy is eclectic and I make every effort to fit the therapeutic intervention to the individual. My primary theoretical orientation is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, but I also utilize Person Centered and Solution Focused Therapy. I have engaged in extension training in trauma and hold a certification in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). I have been trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and hold a National Counselor Certification (NCC). Additionally, I have several years experience working exclusive with children and young adults.

I see each person as an individual, not someone with a mental illness and will treat you as such. I truly believe that we have all had times in our lives where we felt broken, hurt, lost or alone. My goal is to assist each of the individuals that I have the opportunity to work with in navigating their way to happiness and healing as well as creating a brighter future for themselves.

I offer both 30 and 45 minute sessions with a variety of days and times available! I look forward to meeting and working along side you!

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Family conflicts
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Addictions , Relationship issues , Grief , Eating disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Abandonment , Antisocial Personality , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 6

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

TX LPC 88314

MS LPC 2723

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Paula Allen. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Apr 11, 2023 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Paula has been great at listening as well as giving me advice followed up with direct links or instructions for my needs.

Written on Jan 16, 2023 after therapy with Paula for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Ms. Paula is an excellent therapist she makes it feel like a conversation and is not judgmental we would highly recommend her to anyone.

Written on Oct 04, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 10 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

Paula was a listening ear and source of skill and wise counsel.
I am grateful we were matched. She helped me make it through a tough year.

Written on Sep 06, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

Paula has helped me tremendously. Paula took someone who had recently been discharged from a mental hospital, medically a mess, and would have convulsions to a person who is laughing, loving, and living the best life of my life. I never trusted therapists but talking with Paula is the highlight of my day. Talking with Paula is like talking to my best friend. Paula is sweet, kind, considerate, and remembers everything that you talk about. Paula has helped me be the best version of myself I have ever known. After 46 years I'm on a path to the best mental health I never could have dreamed of. Paula is a miracle worker!

Written on Sep 03, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, compassion fatigue, and bipolar disorder

Excellent therapy and always finds a way to make the time fly!

Written on Jun 03, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and coping with life changes

Paula is amazing! She makes me feel heard and has helped me work through a lot. She has a calm and loving energy, and I feel very safe talking with her.

Written on Apr 14, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks

She listens and gives me good and relevant advice

Written on Jan 28, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Paula is great.

Written on Jan 28, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, adhd, career difficulties, grief, eating disorders, and bipolar disorder

Paula is a wonderful therapist!

Written on Jan 27, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management

Paula is a very thoughtful and caring person. She is always listening first and following up with thought-provoking questions. Not only is she caring and positive during a session but she always made sure to follow up with me through messages. She remembers all the details which is very helpful as you move from session to session. Highly recommended Paula!

Written on Jan 03, 2022 after therapy with Paula for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts

Paula truly listens to my concerns and shares her perspectives in a thoughtful, personal, and constructive way.

Written on Nov 29, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, family conflicts, adhd, and career difficulties

She empathises well with you and is proactive in checking up on you. She’s direct but not in a way that would make you uncomfortable, but in a practical way where she reveals your options to you.

Written on Nov 26, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, adhd, anger management, career difficulties, addictions, and compassion fatigue

Paula Cheney has been the most helpful. She is understanding and supportive. Paula does an amazing job at deciphering what is truly wrong in order to help. I am really thankful for Paula.

Written on Nov 13, 2021 after therapy with Paula for 6 days

I think this is a great service and I think Paula has done a good job communicating with me

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