Randall Allen , LPC, LMHC

Randall Allen is a licensed counselor who brings more than a decade of professional experience to his work with individuals facing mood, relationship, and life-transition challenges. He earned a Bachelor of Education from Northern Arizona University in 1987 and a Master of Counseling degree with High Distinction from Colorado Christian University in 2016. He holds professional licenses in Arizona and New Mexico - LPC and LMHC - which indicate training and authorization to provide counseling services.

His practice addresses a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, depression, grief and loss, anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. He also works with matters related to adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, communication and commitment difficulties, divorce and separation, fatherhood issues, and other life stressors. Randall integrates Choice Theory and Reality Therapy into his work while drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered methods as appropriate.

Randall aims to create an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. He helps clients identify practical changes in thinking and behavior that support a more satisfying life and, when it serves the therapeutic process, may share personal experiences to illustrate a point or foster connection. He emphasizes collaboration, skill-building, and empowerment as clients take steps toward their goals.

His schedule can vary because he works part time for an online counseling service and also serves as a high school sports official. For questions about availability or next steps, contact the listed service referenced on this profile.

Therapeutic approaches for online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting space in which the client is the expert on their own life. The therapist listens closely, reflects understanding, and supports the client in exploring values, feelings, and choices - a useful approach for relationship struggles, self-esteem concerns, and emotional processing.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and adjust unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. By combining practical exercises and discussion, CBT can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and anger and provide concrete strategies for daily coping.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, actionable changes and the client’s existing strengths to move toward specific goals. It is often helpful for clients seeking faster progress on issues like communication problems, decision-making, and stress management.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Randall works with each person to evaluate needs, preferences, and goals, and will adapt methods as the work unfolds so the plan fits the individual.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from different locations, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward meaningful change with a licensed professional.