Derrick Allen, MA, LCMHCS, LCAS
(He/Him)
About Me
I am an EMDR practitioner dedicated to helping clients process difficult experiences, reduce emotional distress, and move toward lasting healing with greater clarity and resilience. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in creating a safe space where clients feel supported without judgment. I work with individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, and life transitions, using EMDR alongside evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to each person’s needs. I believe healing is not about “fixing” who you are, but helping you reconnect with your strengths, regain a sense of balance, and build confidence in your ability to move forward.
Education & Experience
I earned a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Central Florida. Over the past 20 years, I have provided therapeutic services to individuals, families, and groups across private practice and residential treatment settings, while also leading and supervising multicultural clinical teams. My professional experience includes extensive work with culturally diverse populations, allowing me to deliver compassionate, culturally responsive care tailored to each client’s unique background and needs.
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Addictions
- Adoption
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Bipolar Disorder
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Performance Enhancement
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Couples
- Expats
- Families
- First Responders
- Immigrants
- Seniors
- Underserved
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
- Does Not Accept Insurance