Brianna Allen, Psychologist

Brianna Allen

(She/Her/Hers)

Psychologist

Accepting clients
Updated 9 days ago
10 years in practice

I specialize in treating OCD & related disorders (e.g., skin-picking/hair-pulling), & anxiety. I also offer letters of support for gender affirming care.

Are you feeling anxious, stuck, or overwhelmed? Do you feel disconnected from your life and those around you? Do you find it challenging to manage difficult emotions and experiences? Know that change is possible, and if you are ready for change, I am here to help you. I specialize in treating OCD and related disorders (e.g., skin-picking, hair-pulling), anxiety, tics/Tourette's, and depression. I also have specialized training in, and a passion for working with, LGBTQ+ folks and college students. *I also offer letters of support for Gender Affirming Care.* I approach each session from a place of warmth and appreciation for your lived experience, and I encourage a collaborative therapeutic relationship as I support you in navigating the course of therapy. I integrate techniques from evidence-based treatments to help you experience symptom reduction, improve your overall well-being, and move toward flourishing.

Remote
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
African American/BlackAmerican Indian/Alaskan NativeCisgender WomanGenderqueerQueerLGBTQIA+ ally
ScheduleAreas of focusTreatmentsLocationRemotePaymentCredentialsOther

Practice hours (EDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sat
closed

Accepts new patients after hospitalization for

  • Severe depression

Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Depression
  • Excoriation Disorder (skin picking)
  • Gender Identity
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Perfectionism
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Sexual Identity
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trichotillomania (hair pulling)
  • Women's Issues

Age groups

  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • People of color
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • Transgender

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Group Therapy
  • Individual Therapy
  • Assessment/Evaluation

Treatments

  • Cognitive Restructuring
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Habit Reversal Training (HVT)
  • Systematic Desensitization
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Behavior Therapy
  • Brief Psychotherapy
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Mindfulness Training

Remote options

  • Voice
  • Video

Payment options

$200 — $250per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – North Carolina
  • Aetna – Florida
  • Oscar – Florida
  • Oxford Health Plan – Florida
  • United HealthCare – Florida
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • In-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Sliding scale
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Online

Credentials

Licenses

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist

    Florida Board of Psychology

    PY12032, Florida

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist

    North Carolina Psychology Board

    PP6628, North Carolina

Certificates

  • Health Service Psychologist

    National Register of Health Service Psychologists

    The National Register of Health Service Psychologists identifies psychologists who have met the highest education and training requirements. Health Service Psychologists have the education, training, and experience for the independent delivery of healthcare services. Health Service Psychologists are licensed practitioners who provide preventive, consultative, assessment, and treatment services in a broad range of settings.

Education

  • Georgia Southern University

    PsyD (Doctor of Psychology), 2022

    Area of Focus: Clinical Psychology Dissertation: Development of A New Measure to Assess for Poverty-Based Stress: The Poverty-Based Stressor Scale (PBSS)

  • University of Hartford

    MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2017

    Area of Focus: Clinical Psychology

  • University of Connecticut

    BA (Bachelor of Arts), 2015

    Major Area of Study: Psychology Minor Area of Study: Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Publications

  • The Poverty-Related Stress Scale: Development and Validation of a Multidimensional Measure Assessing Poverty-Related Stressors

    2023, Depression and Anxiety, 10.1155/2023/6659030

    A comprehensive investigation to develop and validate a multidimensional Poverty-Related Stress Scale (PRSS).

    See publication

  • aking a Strengths-Based Approach to Address Discrimination Experiences in a Clinical Context

    2019, heoretical Approaches to Multi-Cultural Positive Psychological Interventions , 10.1007/978-3-030-20583-6_2

    This chapter outlines how positive psychological practices can enhance cultural competence in a clinical context.

    See publication