Phillip Allen (He/Him)

Play Therapy 

Play is a child's natural language. In the playroom, kids work through worries, big feelings, and hard experiences at their own pace, often without needing the words adults rely on. I practice play therapy under the supervision of a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor and tailor each session to the child's age, interests, and needs.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

CBT helps clients notice the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions, then practice more helpful patterns. With kids and teens I make it concrete and hands-on through games, drawings, and worksheets; with adults, through structured conversation and between-session practice. It's especially useful for anxiety, depression, and self-esteem.

Expressive Art Therapy

As an artist myself, I know that drawing, painting, and building can say what words can't. I use expressive arts with clients of all ages to externalize feelings, process difficult experiences, and build confidence. No artistic skill is needed, only a willingness to make something.

Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Sometimes the most useful question isn't "what's wrong?" but "what's already working?" I help clients and families identify their strengths, picture what better looks like, and take small, practical steps toward it. This approach fits well when time is limited or a specific goal is in view.

Humanistic 

Underneath every technique I use is a person-centered foundation: warmth, acceptance, and the belief that each client already has what they need to grow. I try to create a space where kids, teens, and adults feel truly seen and safe enough to be themselves.

Child or Adolescent Issues

Children and teens are the heart of my practice. My graduate internships were in an elementary school and a high school, and I use play therapy, expressive arts, and age-appropriate talk therapy to help young people with big emotions, behavior, friendships, and school stress.

Anxiety

I help kids, teens, and adults understand what anxiety is doing in their body and mind, then build practical, CBT-informed tools to calm it. For younger clients, that work happens through play and creative activities; for teens and adults, through conversation and skill-building.

Self-Esteem

Low self-esteem often hides behind perfectionism, people-pleasing, or giving up before trying. Whether you're a child who feels like the "bad kid," a teen comparing yourself to everyone online, or an adult carrying old messages about not being enough, I help you notice that inner critic, question it, and build a steadier, kinder sense of who you are through strengths-based, person-centered work.

Parenting

Parenting a struggling child can feel isolating. I work with caregivers to understand what's driving a child's behavior, strengthen connection, and build consistent, compassionate strategies at home. Family involvement is central to my work with young clients.

Depression

Depression can make everything feel heavy, from getting out of bed to connecting with the people you love. In kids and teens, it often looks like irritability, withdrawal, or slipping grades rather than sadness. I help clients of all ages understand what they're feeling, reconnect with what matters to them, and build small, steady steps forward using CBT-informed and person-centered approaches.