Allen Vayner, LSW
(He/Him)
About Me
Allen is an EMDR-trained psychotherapist who specializes in trauma-informed mental health treatment. He is an excellent choice for individuals and families who have been exposed to acute traumatic events, such as first responders, veterans, and victims of crime, as well as those looking to process long-term, chronic traumas like childhood and domestic abuse, chronic illness, interpersonal trauma and betrayal, and addiction. He also treats disorders related to mood, neurodevelopment, and anxiety, including ADHD, Bipolar, Panic, and various phobias.
Education & Experience
Allen earned his MSW from Bryn Mawr College’s Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research (GSSWSR) and his B.S. in Biochemistry from Pennsylvania State University. He completed his clinical training at Penn Psychiatry’s Outpatient Psychiatric Center and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital’s Center City Emergency Department.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
EMDRIA, PSCSW
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Addictions
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Performance Enhancement
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Somatic Issues
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- BIPOC
- Couples
- First Responders
- Group
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
- Underserved
- Veterans/Military
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- Coventry
- HCSC
- Highmark
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente
- Magellan Health
- Medicare
- Sliding Scale
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealth
- WellPoint
