Allyson Coats, LPCC

Allyson Coats is a licensed LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) with seven years of clinical experience helping people navigate difficult life chapters. She emphasizes the power of connection and growing self-awareness as central tools for change, and she works collaboratively with clients to identify practical steps toward greater balance and purpose.

Allyson provides care for people facing trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, PTSD, and related concerns. She has particular experience supporting veterans, healthcare workers, members of the LGBTQ community, and people involved in alternative sex cultures, drawing on a trauma-informed approach when needed.

Her style is warm, interactive, and down-to-earth. Allyson blends evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with mindfulness practices and creative exercises like art, music, or journaling to help clients build resilience and find clarity. She adapts techniques to fit each person rather than applying a one-size-fits-all plan.

She is often described as authentic, compassionate, and empowering, and she focuses on helping people rediscover a steadier, more grounded sense of self. Allyson aims to support lasting change while honoring each client’s pace and goals.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapy

Allyson Coats draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to shape remote care in ways that fit each person’s needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals and values lead the work - it helps with self-exploration, self-esteem, and building trusting therapeutic relationships. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and learning practical skills to shift those patterns - it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, offering concrete skills for people who struggle with intense emotions or relationship challenges.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapeutic process. Allyson collaborates with each person to determine which approaches align with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Allyson is offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, continuity of care during life transitions, and easier access for people in different locations or with varied routines.