Lasheka D. Allen, Ph.D., LPA, HSP-PA

Bio

Clinical Interests:
Trauma-informed care, minoritized populations, marginalized populations, emerging adults, international students, families, evidenced based interventions, supervision and training.

Counseling Style:
I approach each session with an integrated person-centered focus. Theoretically, I believe that our early experiences not only shape our personality development but give insight to our present. I value research informed care through cognitive-behavioral intervention paired with cultural humility. As a proponent of the scientist-practitioner model I implement evidence-based programs that target diverse groups, encourage proactive care for prevention, quality treatment, reduction of mental health crises, and promote wellness.  I seek to explore the risk and protective factors in systems that impact treatment seeking behaviors and engagement in wellness services. I work to help minoritized and marginalized group members overcome the barriers to mental health services. Furthermore, I endorse collaborative teams to address clients’ needs because the team approach enhances continuity of care and quality of care.

Personal:
I find joy in spending time with my loved ones, engaging in self-care, and mentoring. On an ideal day you will find me shopping the best sales, listening to soulful music, reading, traveling, and enjoying great food.