Allison Petersen

About me

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in South Carolina with 4 years of professional work experience. I obtained my Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University. I also have a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology, concentrations in clinical and organizational psychology from Florida Institute of Technology. I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC), and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). I have experience in working with adolescents/teens and adults, Military, Veterans, First Responders, civilian (no military affiliation) couples and individuals. I also have experience, knowledge, education and training in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, personality disorders, depression, infidelity, intimate relationship conflicts, adoption and infertility, military culture and trauma. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

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Specialties

• Stress, Anxiety
• Trauma, Abuse
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Coping with life changes

Also experienced in:
Addictions , LGBT , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Compassion fatigue , Abandonment , Adoption and Foster Care , Aging and Geriatric Issues , Antisocial Personality , Attachment issues , Avoidant Personality , Blended Family Issues , Chronic pain illness and disability , Co-morbidity , Codependency , Commitment Issues , Communication problems , Dependent Personality , Dissociation , Divorce and separation , Domestic Violence , Drug and Alcohol Addiction , Family Problems , Fertility Issues , First Responder Issues , Forgiveness , Guilt and shame , Infidelity , Isolation / loneliness , Jealousy , Life purpose , Men's issues , Midlife crisis , Military and Veterans Issues , Money and financial issues , Mood disorders , Narcissism , Panic disorder and panic attacks , Personality Disorders , Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships , Post-traumatic stress , Sexual Assault and Abuse , Social anxiety and phobia , Traumatic Brain Injury , Women's issues , Workplace issues , Young Adult Issues Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

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Services offered

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  Messaging
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  Phone
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  Video

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Licensing

SC LPC 8897

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Reviews

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