Allison Manella, LCSW

Allison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who received her Master of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis with a concentration in Mental Health. Allison received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a specialization in Clinical Psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She has advanced clinical training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Integrative Treatment for Complex Trauma (ITCT). Allison has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families who experience anxiety and related disorders, depression and adjustment challenges. 

Allison’s therapeutic approach includes providing trauma-informed and strengths-based care using CBT, relaxation techniques, and mindfulness with an emphasis on a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Allison values building rapport with clients to cultivate an environment of acceptance and openness. She strives to incorporate client interests, creativity, and humor into client sessions to build genuine and empathic connections with clients.