About DeVonne
Dr. DeVonne Allen helps people facing parenting strain, stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, anger, career concerns, depression, and compassion fatigue. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing from New York.
Her tone is warm and direct and she aims to make therapy practical and understandable. She keeps sessions straightforward and focused. People can expect a chance to tell their story and to set clear, achievable goals.
Background and approach
Dr. Allen uses concrete tools and steps rather than long theory talks. She prefers to choose techniques together with each person she sees.
Her work often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also uses dialectical behavior ideas to teach emotional regulation and mindfulness skills to help people stay present. Narrative and solution-focused approaches are used to reframe problems and build on what is already working.
Dr. Allen has 13 years of experience supporting adults through a range of life changes. She offers phone sessions, video calls, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
Sessions are run on a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. People who speak English and live in New York can connect with her online. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
Her approach centers on respect, clear goals, and steady practical support.
Online approaches that focus on skills and solutions
Dr. Allen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people learn practical skills. CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and helps people try small behavior changes to improve mood. DBT teaches emotional regulation and coping skills to reduce intense reactions and improve relationships.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people slow down and notice the present moment, and Narrative Therapy to help people reframe their life story. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect. Video calls let the conversation feel closest to an in-person session. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to have shorter check-ins, follow-up notes, or support between longer meetings. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and respond to changing needs.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Parenting issues
Also works with
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 13 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English