Therapist profile
Allyson Coats, LPCC
California
LPCC counselor - Anger and mood challenges
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- CredentialsLPCC
- LicenseLPCC, California / 9850
- NPI1851752919
- Experience7 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Allyson
Allyson Coats is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, practicing in California with seven years of clinical experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, and other life challenges. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear goals rather than vague promises.
Allyson draws on client-centered work to build a collaborative relationship. She blends that with cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thought patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness practices are used for emotional regulation and staying present.
Her style is direct and down-to-earth. She uses creative tools such as journaling or art when useful and keeps conversations focused on what a person wants to change. The aim is to help people recognize patterns that escalate anger or stress and try new behaviors in daily life.
Allyson has experience addressing a wide range of concerns including relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, and compassion fatigue. She also works with people navigating issues related to sexuality and alternative sex culture. This range means sessions often mix skill-building, problem solving, and values-based reflection.
Therapy begins with a clear look at current struggles and realistic next steps. People who want practical tools to manage temper, reduce reactivity, and improve communication often find this approach useful. To confirm session types and logistics, prospective clients should check the therapist's booking options before scheduling.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Allyson uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy to help people talk through problems and practice concrete skills. Client-centered work focuses on listening and shaping sessions around what matters to the person. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors; it helps with anger by identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new responses.She also uses dialectical behavior therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT skills can be useful when strong feelings come on quickly and a person needs tools to steady themselves. Together these approaches provide both exploration and hands-on skills practice, and Allyson will work with each person to choose what fits best.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or let someone avoid travel time. The therapist and client collaborate on which approaches and session lengths suit daily life and goals.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with people who struggle with snapping, built-up resentment, reactivity, and related stress that affects relationships and work.
How would she approach my temper in sessions?
She uses client-centered conversation plus CBT and DBT skills to identify triggers, practice coping techniques, and try new responses in daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience practicing as a counselor in clinical settings.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and she practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.