Brianna Allen
(She/Her/Hers)
Psychologist
I approach each session from a place of warmth and appreciation for your lived experience.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or anxious? Feeling depressed or disconnected from your life and those around you? Are you finding it hard to manage difficult emotions on your own? Know that change is possible, and if you are ready for change, know that I am here to help you. 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. Difficult experiences impact people in different ways. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or hesitant as you approach a major life transition, know that change is possible. I incorporate evidence-based treatment approaches grounded in multicultural psychotherapy that allow for a collaborative relationship focused on helping you achieve your goals. I specialize in helping individuals who are struggling with anxiety, OCD and relate disorders (e.g., skin-picking, hair-pulling), depression, and LGBTQ+ concerns.
Practice hours (EST)
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Severe depression
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Anxiety
- Athletic Performance
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Peer Difficulties
- School Concerns
- Sexual Identity
- Social Anxiety
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
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Group Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Cognitive Restructuring
- Behavior Therapy
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Mindfulness Training
- Exposure Therapy
- Feminist Therapy
- Habit Reversal Training (HVT)
- Positive Psychology
- Systematic Desensitization
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Brief Psychotherapy
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$200 — $250per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Florida
- Oscar – Florida
- Oxford Health Plan – Florida
- United Health Care – Florida
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Psychologist
Florida Board of Psychology
PY12032, Florida
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 publicationaking 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