Mrs. Jessica Allen, LCSW, C-AAIS, AAT-I
(she/her/hers)
Preferred Name: Jess
About Me
Jessica Allen, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), EMDR therapist, and Certified Animal-Assisted Therapy Interventions Specialist (C-AAIS). With over a decade of clinical experience, Jessica enjoys merging her love for dogs with her clinical expertise to enhance and elevate the therapeutic experience for her clients.
Outside of her professional career, Jessica volunteers as the Buffalo Regional Director for RocDog Inc., a 501(c)3 therapy dog organization, focusing her efforts on community outreach and certifying new therapy dog teams in the Buffalo, NY region. Furthermore, Jessica is a successful dog sports competitor and enjoys bonding with her dogs through agility, barn hunt, scent work, and rally.
Education & Experience
Roberts Wesleyan College BSW 2011-2014
Roberts Wesleyan College MSW 2014-2015
Noyes Memorial Hospital 2015-2017
Catholic Charities of WNY 2018-2019
Catholic Health 2019-2020
The Dale Association 2020-2020
Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center 2020-2022
The Sanctuary Counseling 2022-2026
Canine Connected Counseling 2026-Present
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
Regional Director for Buffalo Region of RocDog Inc. Therapy Dogs.
Association of Animal-Assisted Intervention Professionals (AAAIP)
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
EMDRIA Full Member
Specialty Area
- ADHD/Neurodiversity
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Autism Spectrum
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Family Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Stress Management
- Suicide Risk
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Children (4-12)
- Families
Language
- English
Insurance
- Does Not Accept Insurance
