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Lena M Allen

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW (she, her)

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Monterey, CA 93940
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Monterey, CA 93940
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I grew up in Southern California and received my BA from California State University, San Marcos in Sociology and Liberal Arts. I obtained my MSW from the University of Southern California in 2002 and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2008. I have over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in a variety of settings. My experience includes working with individuals, couples, and families. I have a strong foundation in working with depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, and substance use disorders.
I have extensive training in trauma informed treatment, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Dialectical Behavioral therapy, as well as Solution Focused therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Over my career, I have worked in adolescent and adult residential treatment centers, forensic settings, behavioral health and with legal and court settings.
I enjoy watching client's as they evolve through therapy as they begin to learn about themselves and begin to become more authentic and wholehearted.
Call or Lena M Allen now for a free 15 minute consultation - (831) 221-9641

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Monterey, CA 93940

(831) 221-9641
I specialize in Addiction, Depression and Anxiety 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (831) 221-9641
Photo of Lena M Allen, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Monterey, CA 93940

(831) 221-9641
I specialize in Addiction, Depression and Anxiety 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Couple Sessions $250
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Paypal, Venmo

Insurance

  • Concern
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I currently do not take insurance; however I can provide you a Super Bill to provide to your insurance company for reimbursement.
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Lena M Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 221-9641
"
I currently do not take insurance; however I can provide you a Super Bill to provide to your insurance company for reimbursement.
Photo of Lena M Allen, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Lena M Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 221-9641

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 24675 Lena M Allen
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 26 years
  • Attended University of Southern California , MSW, Graduated 2002
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with NASW
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Lena M Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (831) 221-9641
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Lena M Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (831) 221-9641

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Addiction
  • Depression
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Career Counseling
  • Child
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Hoarding
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infidelity
  • Internet Addiction
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Obesity
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Psychosis
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Violence
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Issues
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Lena M Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (831) 221-9641
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Lena M Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (831) 221-9641

Endorsement

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I highly recommend Lena. In addition to her many years of experience in the field working with diverse populations, one of her strongest attributes is her ability to build strong, authentic relationships with her clients and colleagues.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Brainspotting
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Interpersonal
  • Intervention
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Lena M Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (831) 221-9641
Photo of Lena M Allen, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Lena M Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (831) 221-9641

Location

Primary Location

Monterey, CA 93940

(831) 221-9641
Photo of Lena M Allen, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Lena M Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (831) 221-9641
Photo of Lena M Allen, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Lena M Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (831) 221-9641