Mrs. Caitlin Allen, MC, RCC
(She/her)
Preferred Name: Caitlin
About Me
Caitlin specializes in providing trauma-informed EMDR therapy to children (5+), youth, adults, and first responders. She has extensive experience working with situational, occupational, childhood, and complex trauma. She also is well-versed at supporting those who are experiencing anxiety or depression responses, as well as parenting or relational challenges. Website: www.caitlinallencounselling.com
Education & Experience
• Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) • Master of Counselling (MC) Psychology from City University at the Vancouver location • Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree majoring in Psychology from the University of Victoria • EMDR trained (completing certification) • Synergetic Play Therapy (SPT) trained • Over 10 years in mental health working with government organizations, non-profit agencies, schools, and private practice providing attachment-based and trauma-informed care • Significant experience supporting children, youth, adults, parents, and first-responders who are experiencing trauma responses • WorkSafeBC, First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), and Crime Victims Assistance Program (CVAP) provider
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
• EMDRIA member • EMDR consulting member • EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Program volunteer • British Columbia play therapy association member • British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) member as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Adoption
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Performance Enhancement
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Stress Management
- Survivor's Guilt
- Tic Disorders
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Children (4-12)
- First Responders
- Veteran Center
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
- Does Not Accept Insurance
WorkSafeBC, FNHA, CVAP
