Ms Hafina Allen

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

“I offer long-term continuing therapy for depression, anxiety, and more. My flexible style of therapy finds the right combination of treatments to help people feel better and gain control of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. ”

About Me

I believe everyone has the ability to feel better, more focused, and more confident. My mission is to help people gain the skills to feel better today and the tools they need to face challenges in the future. I’ve spent my career bringing relief, compassion, and understanding to people looking for evidence-based, research-informed solutions to live better lives. With a focus on the here and now, I work with people on short-term treatment plans for issues like insomnia and ADHD.

Approach

We all deserve a sense of peace in our lives. It’s my goal to help you feel better and more centered. For over 20 years, I’ve worked with people on recovery oriented, evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I specialize in recovery oriented, evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I believe the best approach is personalized to you, providing counseling, tools, and coping strategies to feel better and gain control of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I create a flexible treatment plan based on the following research-backed treatment methods.

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Basic Information

Brooklyn, United States

Services

I offer free video consultations to anyone interesting in meeting to talk about my services.

Individual Therapy: Therapy sessions can uncover a more focused, grounded you. Whether you’re living with depression, anxiety, or worry, or looking to feel more confident in your daily life and decisions, I’m here to help.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): is a research-backed approach to talk therapy, providing concrete and proven tools and coping skills for treating various mental health concerns. Together, we’ll focus on your mindset and how you can shift the behaviors and feelings within your control.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi): Do you have trouble falling asleep? Staying asleep? Have you had sleep difficulties for three or more days a week, for three or more months? You may have insomnia. I specialize in helping adults with chronic insomnia through CBTi, often in 6-10 sessions of short-term treatment.

Services Offered:

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ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Works With:

•Adults
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Sleep Problems
Persistent difficulties with falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving restful sleep, including insomnia, nightmares, and disrupted sleep patterns.
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Depression
A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.
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