Dr. Allen is originally from Louisville, Kentucky. He earned his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Kentucky University in August 2024. Dr. Allen completed his APA accredited Doctoral Internship at The Ohio State University Counseling Center. He has also had clinical experiences at Morehead State Counseling Center and the Berea Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outpatient Clinic.

As a psychologist, Dr. Allen is committed to helping people move through distress with compassion, curiosity, and practical, evidence-based support. Dr. Allen has specialized experience with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety, specific phobias, suicidal ideation, autism, eating concerns, he welcomes individuals navigating a wide range of emotional, relational, and neurodevelopmental challenges. Dr. Allen works primarily with autistic individuals, LGBTQIA+ clients, young adults, and adults using an eclectic and client-centered approach grounded in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). His goal is to create an affirming and structured space where clients feel supported in building insight, skills, and movement toward the life they want to live. 

Dr. Allen’s approach is rooted in the belief that mental health is deeply interconnected with social, cultural, and economic factors. He works collaboratively with clients not only to address personal challenges but also the broader systemic issues that affect their well-being. By incorporating evidence-based practices and social justice principles, Dr. Allen aims for individuals to achieve wellness.

In addition to therapy, Dr. Allen incorporates psychological assessment into his practice, with a focus in ADHD, Specific Learning Disorders, personality assessment, and diagnostic clarification. His assessments are collaborative and accessible, with the goal of helping clients and providers better understand cognitive and emotional functioning and chart a path forward. 

In his free time, Dr. Allen enjoys playing vintage video games, spending time with his cats, and trying local restaurants.