JESSICA ALLEN,
LCSW, C-AAIS, AAT-I
With over 10 years experience in the mental health field Jessica has cultivated a career focused on utilizing a neurodiversity-affirming approach and providing individualized trauma-informed care to children, teens, and adults.
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 AAT PROFESSIONAL IN THE WNY AREA
Jessica is certified in Animal Assisted Therapy through AAAIP and must complete required CE hours to maintain her certification. She has taken the extra step to have an AAT professional evaluation of her work with her therapy dog as a special distinction that highlights her dedication to animal welfare and ethical practice.
Jessica integrates Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) 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).
Jessica receives AAT consultation services from Hannah Snider in Colorado.