Allison Dabback is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), dually licensed through the states of New York and Pennsylvania. Allison obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work from Lock Haven University in 2016 and a Master of Arts in Social Work from Edinboro University in 2019.
Allison began her work in a clinical setting in 2019 and quickly transitioned to her role as an outpatient therapist shortly after. Allison now has a total of 4 years of experience in helping individuals make changes to their lives and reach their personal goals.
Throughout her career, Allison has gained experience working with people challenged by depression, anxiety, emotion dysregulation, trauma, relationship issues, and parenting struggles. Since beginning her career, Allison has received extensive training in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), an evidence-based treatment for children ages 2 through 6 and their families. Additionally, Allison has been trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based treatment for individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Allison has participated in and led group therapies for multiple disciplines, to include trauma and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). While practicing, Allison incorporates DBT skills and approaches therapy from a client-centered perspective and behavioral stance, while incorporating the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Allison believes and views the therapeutic relationship as a relationship between two equals to discover the balance between validation and change. This therapeutic relationship serves as a foundational tenet for her to be able to help each of her clients find their life worth living. Allison believes each individual is the expert of their own stories and that they each have strengths that will assist them in overcoming whatever challenges may present themselves.
Allison provides online therapy which allows you the privacy and convenience to talk right from your home.
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