Gwen Allen, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.50

About Gwen Allen

Focus areas

Anxiety

Couples Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Bipolar Disorder

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Seniors (65+)

Families

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Integrative

Dialectical (DBT)

Interpersonal

Emotionally Focused

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Gwen Allen

Hi, my name is Gwen Allen; I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with more than ten years of psychotherapy experience. My goal is to support my clients through life's greatest challenges; providing new insight, skills, and emotional tools to help them make choices they're proud of and to be able to live a more authentic life. I provide individual therapy for adults, and couples, specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, family issues, issues of gender identity or sexual orientation, social dysfunction, and trauma. I use various evidence-based practices in treatment, primarily Dialectical Behavior Therapy to increase emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unwanted behaviors by changing the way you view yourself and the world around me. I am an experienced, compassionate, and empathic listener here to help you realize you are not alone. In your time of need, I provide a safe, professional environment to help you navigate life and practice positive coping skills. I aim to provide a fresh outlook for those seeking direction or change in their lives and establish a solid foundation to deal with daily struggles of life. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Behavioral Health. For my availability, please see my calendar and book an appointment with me via ZocDoc.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Octave

Education and training

California State University, Dominguez Hills, master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1033720131

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

4.50

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Gwen Allen?

Generally, Gwen Allen has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Gwen Allen's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Gwen Allen accepting new patients?

Gwen Allen generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Gwen Allen's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Gwen Allen accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Gwen Allen online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Gwen Allen using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Gwen Allen work with?

Gwen Allen works with Octave.

What are common reasons for patients to see Gwen Allen?

Gwen Allen frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Gwen Allen on their profile.