Dr. Marguerite Allen

Dr. Marguerite Allen welcomes people facing major life shifts and everyday strain. She focuses on helping individuals manage stress, anxiety, grief, mood changes, and the practical fallout of addiction or relationship strain. Dr. Allen has 25 years of experience and holds an NC LCMHC license. She offers calm, direct support for those ready to make changes and try new ways of coping.

Her practice centers on straightforward conversation and goal-focused work. She blends Client-Centered Therapy with cognitive and skills‑based tools. That means she listens first, then helps people test small changes that fit their life. Sessions often look at thoughts, behavior patterns, and coping skills that can ease daily pressure.

Dr. Allen’s background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Studies, a Master of Science in Psychology, a Master of Divinity in Ministry, and a Doctor of Ministry in Christian Counseling. She uses this training to inform a flexible, person-centered style rather than following a single method.

Common issues she addresses include depression, panic and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and challenges around parenting, relationships, or work. She also supports people dealing with codependency, control issues, dissociation, and substance problems.

Her approach mixes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She aims to create practical steps clients can try between sessions and to adjust those steps as progress is made.

Approaches for online support and practical skill building

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding what matters to the person. In practice the therapist reflects concerns, asks clarifying questions, and supports the client's own goals. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, nonjudgmental space to make sense of life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going. It teaches simple skills to test and change unhelpful thinking and to build new habits. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and problems with mood or motivation.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It includes techniques for grounding, reducing impulsivity, and tolerating distress. These tools can help when strong reactions make daily life harder.

Finding the best approach is a joint process. The therapist will ask about needs, goals, and preferences, then suggest methods to try. Progress is checked together and the plan is adjusted based on what works for the person.

Confirm available session formats before booking, since the profile does not list specific options. Online or remote work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, worksheets, and skill practice to remote sessions so clients can use strategies between meetings.