Allen Gholston, LCSW
Licensed in Tennessee · 20 years in practice
Allen Gholston is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, anger, and trauma.
License and registration
- LCSW, Tennessee
- 6098 · expires March 2028
- LCSW, Mississippi
- C10110 · expires April 2028
- NPI
- 1548380991 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
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About Allen
Allen Gholston is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, anger, and trauma. Allen also supports those dealing with relationship strain, career uncertainty, body image concerns, and challenges related to gender and sexuality. He brings twenty years of clinical experience and a calm, nonjudgmental style to each session.
Allen uses straightforward conversation to learn what matters most to each person. He works in a client-centered way and adapts the plan to fit individual needs.
Background and approach
Sessions are practical and focused on small, doable steps that build toward better coping and stronger routines. Over two decades in practice, Allen has worked with people managing chronic illness, mood and personality disorders, substance use issues, and the effects of prejudice or discrimination. He also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue and the emotional toll of caregiving.
Allen holds a Master of Science in Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with credentials listed as MS LCSW and TN LCSW. He practices from Tennessee and conducts sessions in English, including with international clients. Typical sessions blend talk‑based work with skills practice drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior skills, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness.
Allen aims to help people feel more capable, reduce overwhelming emotions, and make changes that fit their life. To begin, Allen asks about current goals and priorities, then co-designs a plan. He encourages steady effort and recognizes small progress as meaningful.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Allen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
Approaches Allen names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Practical approaches for online therapy and coping skills
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the individual. It helps when a person needs space to be heard and to set their own goals for change. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches concrete strategies to shift unhelpful patterns; it can help with anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for anger, relationship strain, and intense reactions.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, try techniques that fit the person's preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made. Clients help guide which methods feel most helpful for their daily life.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video sessions allow a fuller face-to-face experience. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions or use brief, focused communication when scheduling or work demands make longer sessions difficult.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Allen help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and grief, as well as issues around relationships, self-esteem, body image, and sexuality.
How would you describe Allen's therapy style?
Allen works in a client-centered way and focuses on practical steps. Sessions are nonjudgmental and tailored to each person's goals.
What is his professional background?
He has twenty years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns, including chronic illness and substance use issues.
Where is Allen based and what credentials does he hold?
He practices in Tennessee and holds MS LCSW and TN LCSW credentials as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Can people work with Allen if they live outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much does therapy cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work with Allen?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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