Allen Gholston, LCSW
Allen Gholston provides compassionate LCSW support
- Client-centered care
- CBT and DBT informed
- Accepts international clients
About Allen Gholston
Allen Gholston is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has built a practice focused on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, and other life challenges. Allen earned a Master of Social Work in 2001 and became an LCSW in 2016, and brings 20 years of experience working with individuals facing illnesses, end-of-life concerns, and a range of emotional and behavioral struggles.
Allen practices from a client-centered, solution-focused perspective, emphasizing positive regard and a nonjudgmental approach. Treatment is tailored to the unique needs of each person, with plans shaped around individual goals, values, and circumstances. Allen works with clients across issues such as self-esteem, career transitions, coping with change, compassion fatigue, body image, chronic illness and pain, substance use concerns, gender dysphoria, and identity-related stressors.
Clients can expect a supportive environment in which deliberate efforts to change are met with encouragement and practical guidance. Allen aims to help people build coping skills, better manage their challenges, and move toward healthier, more sustainable ways of living. Questions or concerns are always welcome, and Allen is prepared to partner with individuals who are ready to make intentional steps toward improvement.
Allen practices from a client-centered, solution-focused perspective, emphasizing positive regard and a nonjudgmental approach. Treatment is tailored to the unique needs of each person, with plans shaped around individual goals, values, and circumstances. Allen works with clients across issues such as self-esteem, career transitions, coping with change, compassion fatigue, body image, chronic illness and pain, substance use concerns, gender dysphoria, and identity-related stressors.
Clients can expect a supportive environment in which deliberate efforts to change are met with encouragement and practical guidance. Allen aims to help people build coping skills, better manage their challenges, and move toward healthier, more sustainable ways of living. Questions or concerns are always welcome, and Allen is prepared to partner with individuals who are ready to make intentional steps toward improvement.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Body imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGender dysphoriaMidlife crisisMood disordersPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexuality
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Allen Gholston have?
Allen Gholston has 20 years of experience.
Is Allen Gholston a licensed therapist?
Yes. Allen holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are MS LCSW C10110 and TN LCSW 6098.
In which languages does Allen Gholston provide therapy?
Allen provides therapy in English.
Where is Allen Gholston located?
Allen is located in Tennessee.
How can I work with Allen Gholston as my therapist?
You can work with Allen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Allen Gholston work with international clients?
Yes, Allen works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Allen Gholston cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and Allen's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with Allen. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Allen Gholston
Client-centered therapy places the person's goals and lived experience at the center of sessions. Allen listens closely, follows the client's lead, and helps shape a plan that reflects individual values and priorities - this approach is often helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem work, grief, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is commonly used to address anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical skills to respond differently to difficult thoughts and situations.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can support people managing intense emotions, relationship challenges, or patterns of self-sabotaging behavior.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Allen will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with Allen is available by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and life situations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from different locations, and choose the format that feels most accessible and effective for the individual.