Jennifer Allison is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate and National Certified Counselor supervised by Sarah Rees, MS, LPC-S, RPT-S. She specializes in play and activity therapy for children and adolescents, as well as talk-based therapy for adolescents and adults. Her primary areas of focus include evidence-based intervention for anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma, and anger/aggression.

Jennifer believes effective counseling begins with a compassionate relationship between the client and counselor. Through creative and personalized approaches, she aims to provide an environment where clients can build self-compassion, explore personal values, and commit to meaningful growth.  Jennifer thoughtfully integrates expressive arts, sand tray therapy, therapeutic games,  and mindfulness-based interventions, bringing a developmentally-attuned sense of play into her work.   She emphasizes the power of parent consultation and works closely with caregivers to support growth and reinforce progress between sessions.

Jennifer received her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern Methodist University. She has provided counseling services in private practice, school settings, and community mental health, working with clients across the lifespan. Throughout her practicum and internship experiences, Jennifer gained experience utilizing play and activity therapy interventions to address a wide range of presenting concerns in children and teens.