Therapist profile
Allison Pineau, LMHC
Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH24139
- NPI1134546328
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Anger management
- Life change support
About Allison
Allison Pineau is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with eight years of professional experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and anger. She also supports people navigating life changes, addictions, grief, sleep and eating concerns, and career-related stress.
Allison frames the client as the expert on their own life. She focuses on practical strengths a person already has and builds on what is working. Sessions revolve around clear goals, manageable steps, and talking through patterns that get in the way of daily functioning and relationships.
Her background includes a range of mental health settings where she developed skills around motivation, communication problems, and co-occurring concerns such as ADHD and bipolar mood issues. She also pays attention to family-related topics like adoption and foster care, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, and attachment issues.
In session, Allison helps people examine unhelpful thoughts, rehearse different responses, and practice new behaviors between meetings. She can help with anger that shows up at work, at home, or in close relationships by focusing on concrete strategies to manage impulses and communicate needs more clearly.
She offers therapy in English and works from Florida as an LMHC. People interested in starting are asked to use the site's matching process to schedule an initial appointment and to confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
How Allison applies evidence-based methods in online sessions
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques emphasize changing thoughts and building different behaviors. Cognitive-style approaches help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and practice alternative ways of thinking, which can reduce reactive responses and persistent worry. Behavioral strategies focus on testing changes through small experiments and rehearsing new behaviors, useful for managing anger, sleep problems, and motivation challenges.Another common set of methods centers on improving communication and problem solving. These techniques teach clearer ways to express needs, set boundaries, and de-escalate tense interactions. They can be helpful when anger shows up in close relationships or at work and when someone wants more predictable outcomes from difficult conversations.
Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. Allison will work with each person to identify goals and try approaches that match those goals. If something isn’t working, she will adjust the plan so sessions stay focused and practical.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking. The main practical benefits include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, shorter check-ins when needed, and the ability to attend from wherever quiet time is easier. Licensed professionals can guide how to use online sessions for skill practice, check progress, and plan next steps.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, anger, and related concerns such as grief, addictions, sleep and eating issues, and career stress.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her approach emphasizes practical, evidence-based techniques and clear goals. Sessions focus on strengths, workable steps, and practicing different responses between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has eight years of professional experience as a clinician working in a variety of mental health settings.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Florida LMHC and provides services based in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.