Allyson Coats , LPCC

Allyson Coats is a licensed therapist who brings a warm, straightforward style to working with people facing trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, and related concerns. She holds an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - and has seven years of clinical experience supporting veterans, healthcare workers, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and sex workers as they navigate healing and recovery.

Her work emphasizes connection and practical self-awareness, blending evidence-informed methods with creative tools. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to strengthen emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Mindfulness practices and expressive techniques such as art, music, and journaling are also used to help people access new perspectives and build resilience.

Allyson’s approach is interactive and down-to-earth, focused on helping clients find clarity, balance, and lasting change. Clients describe her as authentic, compassionate, and empowering. She collaborates with each person to set goals, build coping skills, and work toward a steadier, more purposeful life.

Online approaches for healing and practical support

Allyson uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients notice and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors - a practical approach often applied to anxiety, depression, and stress. She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges. Mindfulness-based techniques are woven into sessions to foster present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, supporting coping with trauma, anxiety, and ongoing stressors.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Allyson works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is made and circumstances change.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, access support from home, and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life.