Allen Gholston
Compassionate LCSW guiding practical change
LCSW Tennessee
- Experience
- 20 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Depression
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Allen
Allen Gholston is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with two decades of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and family challenges, and related concerns such as body image, chronic illness, and mood disorders.
Background and approach
They emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance and works to tailor care to each person's unique situation and goals. Grounded in client-centered principles, Allen combines practical strategies with deeper exploration to address coping skills, emotional regulation, and motivation for change.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) inform their focus on measurable skills and thought patterns, while mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques support awareness and sustained commitment. Treatment plans are crafted collaboratively and adapted as needs evolve.
Allen describes the practice as solution-oriented and supportive, welcoming questions and encouraging deliberate steps toward improvement. They accept international clients and offer multiple session formats, aiming to make therapeutic work accessible for people facing life transitions, identity-related stress, or complex co-occurring concerns.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Allen draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to offer practical, skills-based work that suits many concerns. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Allen works with clients to assess their needs, preferences, and goals and adjusts methods over time so therapy stays relevant and effective for each person. The emphasis is on mutual planning and ongoing evaluation rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity through life changes, and use brief check-ins or longer sessions as needed. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT strategies to these remote formats so clients can practice and build skills between contacts.
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Experience
20+ years
Licensed
Tennessee, Mississippi
Languages
English