- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness and DBT skills
About Allen
Allen Gholston is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with about 20 years of experience and a master’s degree in social work. Allen works with people who face stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, relationship and family concerns, and issues related to LGBT identity and gender dysphoria.
Allen uses a client-centered approach and focuses on practical steps people can take to manage feelings and behavior. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented. Allen listens for what matters to each person and helps map small changes that can reduce anger, lessen reactivity, and improve daily coping.
Allen also draws on cognitive behavioral methods to identify thought patterns that feed anger and other mood problems. That work includes testing new ways of thinking and acting between sessions to see what helps in everyday life. Mindfulness skills and DBT-style strategies are used to strengthen emotional regulation and distress tolerance.
Motivational interviewing is part of Allen’s toolkit when people want to change addictive behavior or work through mixed feelings about making changes. The therapist encourages gradual steps and recognizes readiness varies from one person to the next.
Allen describes the practice as judgment-free and invites direct questions about concerns or the process. People are asked to state their goals so sessions can focus on concrete progress rather than abstract talk. The practice is based in Tennessee and offers services in English to both local and international clients.
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the platform.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Allen commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in straightforward ways. Client-Centered work means the therapist focuses on what the client says matters and helps set practical goals. CBT involves checking the thoughts and actions that feed anger and testing new behaviors between sessions to see what helps.He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques when people need stronger emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. DBT-style skills give concrete tools for slowing down, tracking urges, and responding differently in tense moments. These methods suit anger that shows up at work, in relationships, or during major life changes.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Allen works collaboratively to choose techniques based on a person’s concerns, goals, and preferences. That means plans can shift as progress is made or new challenges appear.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around a job, reduce travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. Therapists can suggest homework, quick skills practice, and action steps that fit into daily life rather than vague assignments.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or related concerns does Allen work with?
Allen supports people dealing with anger alongside stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, grief, relationship and family concerns, and LGBT-related issues.
How would Allen describe his therapeutic style?
The approach is client-centered and solution-focused, with practical steps and measurable goals rather than long abstract discussions.
How much experience does he have with these issues?
Allen has about 20 years of experience in social work and has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2016.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an MS in social work and is an LCSW. The practice is based in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not specify formats on the profile.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.