Allen Gholston, LCSW

Allen Gholston holds a Master of Social Work earned in 2001 and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in 2016. They bring a calm, nonjudgmental presence to therapeutic work and has long emphasized positive regard for every person who seeks help.

Over the years Allen has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, a variety of illnesses, grief and loss, and end-of-life concerns affecting individuals and their loved ones. Their practice centers on listening closely to each person's experience and then shaping a treatment plan that responds to those specific needs.

Allen relies on a client-centered, solution-focused approach that encourages clients to identify practical steps forward while honoring their own values and strengths. They describe the therapeutic relationship as collaborative - offering guidance, encouragement, and recognition of deliberate efforts to improve circumstances.

With a judgment-free style, Allen aims to help people build coping skills, manage challenging emotions, and move toward healthier functioning. They welcome questions and are available to support those who are ready to take intentional steps toward change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Allen integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration - the therapist follows the client's lead to explore values and goals and to build a safe space for growth. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical strategies to change those patterns; it is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Allen also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy when appropriate, offering skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness - useful for clients managing intense emotions or relationship challenges. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Allen works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts methods over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Allen is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic distance. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to connect in ways that support continuity of care, timely check-ins, and practical access to treatment without requiring travel.