JESSICA ALLEN,
LCSW, C-AAIS, AAT-I
With over 10 years experience in the mental health field Jessica has cultivated a career focused on a neurodiversity-affirming approach and providing individualized trauma-informed care to children, teens, and adults.
Jessica specializes in treating behavioral problems related to ADHD, Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Chronic Illness, and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD).
In her free time Jessica enjoys training her dogs, competing in dog sports, reading, and spending time with her husband, family, and friends.
THE FIRST CERTIFIED ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY PROFESSIONAL IN THE WNY AREA
Jessica is certified in Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) through the Association of Animal-Assisted Intervention Professionals (AAAIP) and is required to complete CE hours to maintain her certification. She has taken the extra step to have her animal-assisted therapy practice with her therapy dog professionally evaluated as a special distinction that highlights her dedication to animal welfare and intervention fidelity.
Jessica integrates Animal-Assisted Therapy into multiple evidence-based treatment modalities; such as Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Parts Work, Somatic Psychotherapy interventions, Play Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).