LEATRICE ALLEN, MA, MS, LPCC

Leatrice Allen is a positive and energetic clinical mental health counselor with extensive experience treating a very broad range of clients.  Leatrice has a passion for helping people make positive changes within their lives. She has worked with individuals, couples, families and children and has extensive experience and training in trauma, sexual issues, childhood and family dynamic issues, couples and families.

Leatrice has educated other therapists as faculty at various colleges and universities.

Areas of expertise include trauma informed therapy and emotional disturbed children with youth and families from diverse populations.

Education:

M.S. Health Service Administration, University of St. Francis
M.A. Clinical Psychology, Roosevelt University; Thesis: The Interface between Mental Health and Law
B.A. Psychology, Chicago State University; Cum Laude
A.A. Business Education, Olive-Harvey College

Issues and Types of Therapy:

Anger Management, Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression, Life transtions, Mid-life issues, Mood disorders, Relationships, Self-Esteem / empowerment, Stress Management, Trauma, Women’s Issues

Trauma Informed, Spiritually-oriented psychotherapy, Solution focused, Non-religious therapy, Christian-centered therapy