Therapist profile
Dr. Marguerite Allen, LCMHC
North Carolina
LCMHC in North Carolina - Anger and Mood concerns
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- CredentialsLCMHC
- LicenseLCMHC, North Carolina / S7551
- NPI1427031392
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Client-centered work
About Marguerite
Dr. Marguerite Allen is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 25 years of experience. She works with adults on common life strains such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, and anger. She also helps people facing addiction, mood disorders, and major life changes.
Her background includes a B.A. in Behavioral Studies, an M.S. in Psychology, a Master of Divinity in Ministry, and a Doctor of Ministry in Christian Counseling. Those degrees inform a practice that draws on multiple approaches rather than a single method. She uses what fits the person sitting across from her rather than one fixed formula.
In sessions she combines client-centered ideas with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Motivation-focused techniques and solution-focused work also appear when they match a goal. The practical aim is to give clear strategies for managing strong feelings, reducing harmful patterns, and improving everyday functioning.
She is experienced with issues that often accompany anger, such as impulsivity, guilt and shame, control struggles, and relationship breakdown. She also has experience addressing trauma, domestic violence, and substance use concerns. Her training in ministry and counseling can make faith and belief systems part of conversations when clients want that.
People who prefer straightforward, skills-based sessions tend to do well with her style. To start, readers should confirm current session formats and how scheduling works before booking.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and preferences. It focuses on active listening, reflection, and helping people set goals that matter to them. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, nonjudgmental listener alongside practical steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers clear tools to change unhelpful thinking and reduce angry reactions, which can be useful for workplace irritability or snapping at family. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try tools in-session, and adjust methods based on what helps. Clients are invited to weigh what feels useful and practical as work proceeds.
Confirm current session formats before booking because this profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. It can also allow practicing skills in real-life settings between meetings. Discuss preferences and scheduling during the first steps so sessions fit everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or temper issues does she address?
She works with adults on irritability, snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and related impulse problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical mix of client-centered listening and skills-based methods such as CBT and DBT. Sessions tend to focus on concrete tools and behavior changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience in mental health counseling across a range of concerns including mood disorders and addiction.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina and holds advanced degrees including a Doctor of Ministry in Christian Counseling.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm the current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Check the booking flow for up-to-date choices.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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