Allen Counseling Clinic

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"I first came to Shelly Allen with a blanket of uncertainty, insecurities, and just an overall sense of doubt surrounding my worth and purpose. Although today, with the help of Shelly’s guidance, I have been able to dig up some of the falsehoods, I genuinely believed that good things in this life were never going to be for me.

But Shelly helped guide and lead me to believe that I deserve a seat at any table. That I not only can find but deserve to be showered with love, to be supported, to have peace and ultimately to be given the grace that the Lord so freely gives to his children.

Through my time in knowing and working with Shelly, she has constantly instilled in me that I will receive all the beautiful thing’s life has to offer. She has given me tools to help me reframe my thoughts so that I can rest in happiness, and she’s allowed me to see that I am the diamond and helped me to act like it. She is one of the most selfless and giving people I have ever come across and her compassion, love and care has never wavered. It speaks volumes about who God has placed her on this earth to be.

Sometimes people are only placed in your life for seasons, but Shelly’s impact will be felt throughout my lifetime."

- Perry

"My wife and I went to Shelly Allen with various issues within our marriage. Originally, we were concerned that we were having a breakdown in communication that lead to us continuously not being on the same page. After hearing us out, Shelly provided us with resources and exercises for us to complete.

Honestly, I thought some of it was a bit simplistic and obvious but after actually reading through the materials and doing the exercises my preconceptions were dissuaded. Those exercises helped us understand each other and made us both realize that our communication styles were entirely different which was the source of our communication issues.

Shelly also helped us individually. Which in my case was a very uncomfortable but necessary dive into my childhood and the relationship between myself and my father. Overall, after a few sessions with Shelly our marriage is stronger than it has been in some time and we are in a much better place than we started.

I would highly recommend Shelly to any couple having issues within their relationship as well as any individual who needs a patient, understanding ear to listen."

- Chris and Sophia

"Shelly Allen has been my therapist for a couple of months now and I am so glad I found her!

She has helped me tackle my debilitating depression and anxiety with coping mechanisms that actually work and has helped me think on a logical level rather than a complete emotional one.

I have recommended her to at least 3 people already because that is how confident in her abilities as a therapist. I will continue to trust her with my mental health because she is professional, personable, and very knowledgeable.

I am forever grateful to have found her!"

- Latrice

Who We Are

Counseling Practice

Our experience enables us to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. We treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples.

Treatment Focus

Counseling Practice

Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan.

Patient Promise

Counseling Practice

Patient Promise

We promise to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.

About Us

Therapy is about YOU...your needs, your hopes for change, your life. It is my job to create a safe, welcoming environment for you to work on the goals we set together. People begin or return to therapy for all sorts of reasons. But often the catalyst is a significant life transition.

Relationships are suffering, personal issues are becoming too difficult to take, or a particular challenge/situation as arisen. "We change our behavior when the pain of staying the same becomes greater than the pain of changing." Please don't wait until a crisis hits, get help today.

For couples, the best time for therapy is right when you start to notice a disconnection. Just like a car, it is easier to do a relational "tune-up" than to wait until the engine blows! Regardless of the catalyst, each person seeking therapy is in pain.

Pain ranging from mild twinges of discomfort to chronic, intense despair. People seek therapy hoping for a solution...for relief. And that is exactly what I have to offer RELIEF. Like with most things that are good for us, the hardest part is STARTING. CALL US TODAY (424) 295-6227 - Shelly Allen, LMFT

Clinics

The Marriage Clinic

iLead Therapy Clinic

The Marriage Clinic

Great marriages don’t happen by chance; they require nurture and training. That’s why our passion and purpose is to equip families with the teaching and tools they need to succeed. Through conferences, monthly check-ups, couple and family counseling.

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The Singles Clinic

iLead Therapy Clinic

The Marriage Clinic

The Singles Clinic is to help Singles know themselves and to help navigate through their relationships before they say "I'm In Love" and Engaged Couples to know their mate before they say "I Do"

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iLead Therapy Clinic

Being in charge of a person or group of people and feeling responsible for their success and achievements can put a certain amount of stress on someone in a leadership position. These levels of stress vary depending on the environment and surroundings, the nature of the work

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Our Therapy

Depression & Anxiety

Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, we are able to help you recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life.

Trauma & PTSD

Depression & Anxiety

Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. We can help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing.

Relationships

Depression & Anxiety

Relationships

Relationship counseling can be beneficial to couples who are looking to strengthen their emotional connection, in all stages of their relationship. Therapy sessions are held with both couples and is a supportive place to discuss issues and solutions to better strengthen your relationship.

Our Founder & CEO

Shelly M. Allen - MS, LMFT

Shelly Allen was raised in Detroit and attended the Detroit Public Schools System, graduating from Redford High School. She attended Wayne State University and graduated with a B.A in Psychology and a Master Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Cappella University. For over twenty years Shelly has worked in the Human Service as a Social Worker, Licensing Foster Care Specialist and Therapist.

During this time, she had the opportunity to help young ladies to become women of purpose by teaching them to value themselves and providing them with the life skills necessary to advance in their purpose.

After twenty years of serving the underprivileged population, she changed paths and started working with adults with mentally health disorders, physical health challenges and substance abuse for the Oakland County Area in Michigan.

Shelly is currently working with individuals and families in the Atlanta area. Individuals dealing with depression and many other mental health issues, while counseling families dealing with relational challenges and parents who have children with behavioral issues.

Georgia License: MFT002019 - Active

Michigan License: LMFT - #4101006702 - Active

Category: Marriage and Family Therapy

Accepted Insurances

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