Allison Shanker, LPC

I specialize in providing compassionate counseling services tailored to adolescents, individuals, and families. With over 15 years of experience, we can work together to address issues such as grief, depression and anxiety and work towards fostering healing, growth, and resilience.

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Clinical Specialties

  • Adolescents

    Therapy allows adolescents to identify problem behaviors and to develop appropriate coping skills. Adolescents are faced with many challenges in their school, family, and social lives. Early intervention allows parents to partner in the treatment process. The therapy process may involve the use of role-playing or workbook activities.

  • Relationships

    Relationship counseling is a worthwhile investment for couples that are interested in building a healthy and long-lasting relationship. Through therapy, couples learn skills and strategies to manage life's challenges in a healthy way. Therapy is often used to strengthen and enhance already strong relationships.

  • Grief

    Grief is a normal and natural response to any type of loss and is not specifically related to a death. Grief can occur during any significant life event. The goal of grief therapy is to accept the loss, adjust to loss, and cope with the changes of oneself and their world after the loss.

  • Anxiety

    When anxiety symptoms are causing significant distress and interfering with daily activities, therapy is often prescribed to determine the cause of the anxiety and to devise a treatment plan. There are numerous types of anxiety disorders and

  • Depression

    Therapy is an effective treatment for depression. Therapy explores the root of depressive symptoms and helps individuals understand the feelings associated with depression. Therapy will aid in identifying and understanding these triggers in order to achieve a healthy lifestyle.

What we can do together

I provide a professional, friendly, and confidential service to individuals, couples and families with the aim of maintaining and building positive relationships, while cultivating a greater understanding of oneself.

I utilize the person-centered approach to therapy infused with brief solution-focused and reality therapy techniques. The focus of our work will be to employ your strengths to develop skills which can lead to life long change.

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

With over 15 years of experience in the field of counseling I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to support you on your journey. As a dedicated professional, I adhere to the highest ethical standards. You can trust that you are in capable hands as we work together to achieve your goals.