- CBT and DBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused steps
About DeVonne
Dr. DeVonne Allen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 13 years of experience. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, trauma and grief, and common life stresses such as parenting strain, relationship problems, and anger. She helps clients who want clearer coping strategies and steadier emotional responses.
Her approach is direct and practical. She invites clients to tell their story and then sets collaborative goals. Sessions focus on skills and steps that can be used between meetings. She selects interventions with client input rather than prescribing a single method.
Dr. Allen uses a mix of cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior strategies to help people notice patterns, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and practice new behaviors. She also draws on solution-focused and narrative methods to highlight strengths and reframe problems into manageable steps. Mindfulness tools are offered to increase present-moment awareness when useful.
In sessions she aims to be straightforward and respectful. Conversations move from identifying what is hardest right now to trying small, achievable changes. She explains tools and practices in simple language and checks in on how those tools are working between sessions.
Clients in New York can expect a practitioner who combines practical skills training with short-term problem solving. Dr. Allen asks for input when choosing techniques and adjusts plans based on what clients report is helping.
Therapeutic approaches used during online sessions
Dr. Allen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT helps identify thought patterns that lead to upsetting feelings and guides people to try different, more helpful ways of thinking and behaving. DBT teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving how people react in heated moments.She also offers Mindfulness Therapy tools to build present-moment awareness and reduce automatic reactivity. Mindfulness practices can help with anger, anxiety, and stress by training attention and noticing physical cues before escalation.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then test methods that fit those aims. Plans are adjusted over time based on what the client reports is helpful.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. Many people choose remote sessions because they can fit meetings into a workday, avoid travel, or use shorter check-ins when needed. Online work also makes it easier to practice skills between sessions and to bring examples from daily life into conversation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she address?
She works with depression, anxiety, trauma and grief, plus relationship strain, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, and career-related issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is straightforward and genuine. She focuses on practical steps and clear goals instead of abstract theory.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working with people facing a range of mental health challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.