Christopher Allen
Christopher Allen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2020. Christopher completed his undergraduate degree in Psychology at Purdue University and his Master's degree from the Indiana University School of Social Work at IUPUI. He has experience working with a variety of populations including individuals spanning from teens to geriatric patients, substance use disorders, college students, couples, and older adults. Christopher has worked in a variety of environments including private practice, inpatient, outpatient clinic, schools, and community-based treatments.
He is LGBTQIA+ affirming and has experience in treating Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Adjustment Issues, Relationship Issues, Family Issues, Substance Use, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, and Schizophrenia.
Christopher utilizes a Person-Centered approach that blends modalities like internal family systems, cognitive behavioral, dialectal behavior, and acceptance and commitment techniques. In his free time, Christopher is an avid reader, father, dog dad, and enjoys movies as well as live theater and music.
Specialties
ADHD Alcohol Misuse or Abuse Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Chronic Pain Depression Eating Disorders Gender Identity Grief and Loss Hoarding Infertility Life Transitions Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Pregnancy and Postpartum Psychosis & Pre-Psychotic Symptoms Relationship Issues Sexual Orientation Sleep Trauma & PTSDInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Christopher Allen is in network for the following plans:
Aetna Behavioral Health Systems Carelon Cigna and Evernorth Magellan Behavioral Health Multiplan Optum TriWest UMR UniCare United Behavioral Health UnitedHealthcare WellPointNPI Number
1457073892Rates
Rates not providedLocations
Treatment Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)Modalities
IndividualsAge Groups
Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)Communities
LGBQ+ VeteransMeeting Options
Qualifications
- License(s): IL-149025357
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English
- Gender(s): Man