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Jennifer Van Allen, LMHC, LCMHC

Jennifer Van Allen, LMHC, LCMHC

Psychotherapist
NC
4.98
“Jennifer has been extremely helpful to my husband and me. We appreciate her honesty and insight into our family issues. She is an excellent listener. Jennifer bases her counseling practices on God's word and does not shy away from His truth. We would highly recommend her to others in North Carolina and Florida. ”
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98% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
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4.98
“Jennifer has been extremely helpful to my husband and me. We appreciate her honesty and insight into our family issues. She is an excellent listener. Jennifer bases her counseling practices on God's word and does not shy away from His truth. We would highly recommend her to others in North Carolina and Florida. ”
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“From the get go she was very kind and straightforward. There was no long spiel when we got started, she verified the info I had sent over and we started getting into things immediately. The first visit went great and she set a good framework for our subsequent appointments.”
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About Jennifer Van Allen

Focus areas

Adoption Counseling
Marriage Counseling
Women's Mental Health Issues
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Motivational Interviewing
Young Adult Issues
Boundary Issues
Stress Management

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling
Emotionally Focused
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Existential
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Family / Marital

Identity

Gender

Female

Sexuality

Straight

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Jennifer Van Allen

I believe in personalized care based on your unique life journey. I have been called to this field with the goal of giving the best care possible. I believe in serving with a compassionate heart and empathetic listening. My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral, safe space, listening to your concerns, and including you in shaping how treatment will look for your journey. My first experience in this field was with a crisis and suicide hotline. I quickly discovered that this work would be a part of my life forever. I hold a Master's degree in Counseling from Webster University and a Bachelor's degree from East Carolina University. I specialize in Marriage and Family Counseling, a part of counseling I am very passionate about. Additionally, I am certified in Florida to provide Adoption-Related Counseling. I have also completed a certificate program in trauma-related counseling and have experience working with those who have experienced trauma, including emotions and situations related to adoption. My background has given me a strong foundation to work closely with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and addictions. I am familiar with 12-step programs for addictions and can incorporate these to support the counseling process. If you request, I also provide Christian-based counseling. I accepted Jesus in my middle school years and believe prayer is a gift from God to offer encouragement and support during difficult times. I am here not to judge but to provide support, direction, and new tools to help you along your path. Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world. For, indeed, that's all who ever have. - Margaret Mead

What should a new client know about working with you?

I believe therapy is a partnership in support and helping others to healing and self improvement. With that said I believe that it is important to find a therapist that you feel comfortable with. That therapist may be me or it could mean that you continue with your search. Both of those are acceptable. My sessions are 45 to 60 minutes long. I am punctual and do not run late. It is very unusual to start on appointments past 10 minutes of the appointed hour. The first one to three sessions is a lot of getting to know each other. I will ask questions. The goal of the questions is to get to know you and for me to access some of where we should start with treatment. At that time you also may ask me questions to try to understand my approach better. I understand that people are in different parts of their journey in life and I try to understand where each person is in that journey. After I am able to understand a little more about your journey then, we can discuss how we together can work on your goals for you life. Some of my style of therapy include, being a good listener and empathic. I also can be direct but caring with questions. I do work with Christians as I am a believer in Jesus Christ, but have had a background working with Jewish patient's. I also work with others who are unsure if they believe in a god or don't want to say anything about a god. I do believe in the power of prayer, but I also ask consent if I pray with anyone. I respect all patients in their spiritual journey and have kept that out of counseling sessions if that is important to them. I hope that you find the therapist that is a good match for you and that your tomorrow will have some joy.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

I use several different approaches and do not commit to just one type of therapy approach. I use family systems theory, motivational interviewing, person centered, CBT, !2 step programs for addictions and existentialism. A lot of time different approaches work best for different people. So I try to use an approach that works best with the patient at the time of the session.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $125 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $125 for 60 minutes
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More information on payments and coverage

I process payments using Venmo, PayPal, credit or debit cards. Payment is required the day of the service.

Popular visit reasons

Boundary Issues
Depression
Hoarding Disorder
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Therapy
Boundary Issues
Depression
Hoarding Disorder
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Webster University, Master's in Counseling
  • East Carolina University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1528192028

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.98
Wait time
4.98
Bedside manner
4.98
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She listened and gave sound advice. She was nice. Just didn’t feel that we truly clicked. Everyone is different though!
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She made me feel comfortable and allowed me to express what I wanted to better myself on. I look forward to working with her.
Verified patientVideo visit
Very pleased with our first visit. Ms. Van Allen listened, asked pertinent questions, and suggested a plan for us to follow.
Verified patientVideo visit
Ms. Van Allen was amazing, she listened carefully to everything I had to say, and provided great feedback
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Jennifer was extremely professional. An amazing listener and knows how to ask the right questions. Highly recommend
Honestly the best therapist I've seen, and I've seen 8 of them. Truly has a transformative approach to therapy.
Jennifer has been extremely helpful to my husband and me. We appreciate her honesty and insight into our family issues. She is an excellent listener. Jennifer bases her counseling practices on God's word and does not shy away from His truth. We would highly recommend her to others in North Carolina and Florida.
From the get go she was very kind and straightforward. There was no long spiel when we got started, she verified the info I had sent over and we started getting into things immediately. The first visit went great and she set a good framework for our subsequent appointments.
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Verified patientVideo visit
I have always had a slightly eye-roll perspective on "therapy". Working with Jennifer has showed me the powerful impact of therapy can have. In just a month or so of working together - I have grown so much both personally and professionally. Her ability to listen - engage - and offer tools to implement has been great!
Every visit was Great with her
Extremely helpful and I was put at ease.
Verified patientVideo visit
this was only my first appointment but i felt as if she was really listening and also giving the perfect amount of feedback she’s a very educated woman who made me very feel welcome i normally hate people when i first meet them but she’s great really. very clear about what she thinks would be best for each individual.
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Super understanding and very well spoken.
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What are common reasons for patients to see Jennifer Van Allen?

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

What languages does Jennifer Van Allen speak?

Jennifer Van Allen speaks English.

How do patients rate Jennifer Van Allen in reviews?

49 patients have reviewed Jennifer Van Allen. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.98/5. They have a 4.98/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.98/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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