Dr. Marguerite Allen

Dr. Marguerite Allen is a licensed clinical mental health counselor with 25 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, grief, depression, and problems with mood. Many come for help with relationships, parenting strain, substance concerns, or difficult life changes. Her style is direct and practical, aimed at helping people notice what does and doesn’t work for them and try new ways of coping.

Dr. Allen combines several well-known approaches to match each person’s needs. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, listening relationship. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are included for managing intense emotions.

Her academic 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. The profile lists her credential as LCMHC, a North Carolina license in mental health counseling.

Sessions focus on practical skills and small experiments clients can try between meetings. People can expect straightforward discussion, skill practice, and collaborative goal setting. The work often tackles codependency, control issues, dissociation, and impulsivity alongside core concerns like panic, trauma, or substance use.

Dr. Allen offers services in English and is based in North Carolina. She does not accept international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details.

How these approaches are used in online work

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes attentive listening and respect for each person's goals. In practice this means the therapist reflects concerns back, asks about priorities, and follows the person’s lead to set goals that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions; it involves noticing unhelpful thinking, testing small behavior changes, and tracking what shifts.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful and try methods together, adjusting if something isn’t helping. Clients and the therapist set goals and check progress so the plan fits real life and real problems.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days, work breaks, or travel, and allow for continued momentum between in-person visits. Online work can make it easier to practice skills in daily routines and to maintain regular check-ins without long commutes. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to fit remote sessions, and the therapist will help choose approaches and pacing that suit each client’s schedule and goals.