Amie Allanson-Dundon

Amie Allanson-Dundon is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 27 years of clinical experience. She practices in Pennsylvania and approaches therapy by meeting people where they are. Her work emphasizes practical steps that help people manage daily struggles and move toward the goals they set. She trained at Villanova University and holds a Master of Science in Counseling and Human Relations. Amie uses a blended approach so sessions can shift to fit what someone needs in the moment. That may include exploring emotions, learning new coping skills, or looking at patterns that repeat in relationships. Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of her. Amie draws from client-centered work to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space. She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and dialectical behavior techniques to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. People bring many concerns to therapy, including stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, trauma, anger, and relationship challenges. Amie also supports those facing caregiver strain, blended family struggles, fertility and parenting concerns, and work-related issues like compassion fatigue. She tailors each plan to the individual’s goals and life situation. Her style blends practical skill-building with thoughtful listening. Amie encourages small, achievable steps and checks progress along the way. She invites prospective clients to consider what they want to change and to start with a short matching questionnaire to begin scheduling.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s goals and experience. It relies on listening, reflection, and working at the client’s pace to build trust and clarity, which can be effective when done remotely or in person.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online sessions can teach practical exercises and homework to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns for issues like anxiety, depression, and anger.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These are concrete skills that can be taught and practiced across sessions to help manage strong emotions and reduce reactive behavior.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then adapt methods to fit those needs. That choice can change over time as progress is made.

Session logistics vary by practice, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use video or phone formats where supported, and the focus remains on practical tools and steady progress rather than a particular delivery method.