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Dr. Marguerite Allen, LCMHC
North Carolina
Dr. Marguerite Allen - LCMHC, Mood and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT and skills work
- Motivational interviewing
About Marguerite
Dr. Marguerite Allen is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Sessions and materials are offered in English.
Dr. Allen uses a mix of methods and keeps work practical. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, test new behaviors, and build steady routines. She commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns, and also uses client-centered and skills-based methods when they fit.
Her training 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. The profile lists NC LCMHC as the credential she holds.
In sessions she emphasizes clear goals and concrete steps. People can expect focused conversations about what is causing distress now and small experiments to try between meetings. She works with both mood-related concerns and issues tied to relationships, control, and addiction.
For parents and people juggling many roles, she offers straightforward strategies for managing overwhelm and improving day-to-day functioning. If someone needs help deciding whether this approach fits their situation, the practice asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How Dr. Allen’s Approaches Work in Remote Sessions
Dr. Allen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thinking patterns that feed anxiety or low mood, then test new, more helpful responses. Client-Centered Therapy is used to keep the focus on the person’s priorities and choices, helping them direct the pace and focus of work. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete skills for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness when strong emotions or impulsivity are central concerns.Choosing an approach is collaborative. She will talk with the person about goals, what has worked before, and how much structure they want. Together they decide which methods to try and set short-term targets to check progress along the way.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins between longer meetings. It also supports using worksheets and skills practice in real-life settings, which can speed up putting new habits into place.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, and mood disorders among other concerns listed in the profile.
How is therapy usually approached in sessions?
Sessions focus on practical steps: identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing new behaviors, and building skills to manage emotions and reactions.
What experience does she bring to her work?
She has 25 years of clinical experience and draws on a mix of therapeutic methods to support clients.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an NC LCMHC and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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