Jason Allen

I believe every person has an innate desire to connect. Whether that be with others, themselves or their creator, that process is what draws us out of bed every day. I also believe that this process is very difficult, complex and many times painful. My strongest desire as a clinician is to process through those difficulties, help navigate those complexities, and work toward healing within those painful moments. My ideal client is simply someone who recognizes a need for change and desires to work toward that change with me alongside them. My desire will always be to work toward an expansion of a client’s system beyond any therapy room. To progress, change or heal, it would be unethical for me not to address those connections and connections-broken within each client’s life. No matter what model of therapy we move through, I will always strive to work systemically and toward connection. When a connection fails or pain from a broken-connection looms, shame will always enter. It is a majo