Meet Allison Cowell LCPC
It is my belief that everyone deserves a non-judgmental and safe space to gain insight and learn how to put that insight into practice. Using many different therapeutic interventions, my goal is to meet you where you are at and help you get where you want to be. My clients most identify with family/life transitions, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Grounded Support. Meaningful Change.
Location
Telehealth | In-Person in Pasadena, MD
Ages
Adults 6+
Pronouns
She/Hers
Insurance
BCBS | Cigna | Aetna | Medicare | UHC |
John Hopkins EHP & USFHP | Tricare | Self-Pay
Services Offered
Child & Teen Therapy | Young Adults & Adults |
EMDR | Trauma
My Focus Areas!
Anxiety | Depression
Support for worry, overwhelm, low mood, emotional heaviness, self-doubt, stress, and the patterns that make it hard to feel grounded or in control.
Child | Teens | Families
Support for children, teens, and families navigating emotional, behavioral, school, communication, and relationship challenges, with an emphasis on caregiver collaboration and consistency at home.
Trauma | EMDR
Support for painful or overwhelming experiences that continue to affect emotions, relationships, behavior, and sense of safety, using a trauma-informed lens and EMDR when clinically appropriate.
Life Transitions | Relationship & Work Stress
Support through seasons of change, family stress, relationship challenges, workplace stress, identity shifts, and moments when life no longer feels steady or manageable.
How Therapy With Me Feels
Therapy with me feels supportive, engaging, and grounded in practical understanding. I think I bring a calm and thoughtful presence to the therapy room while helping clients make sense of what they are experiencing in a way that feels clear and approachable.
I often incorporate education into therapy, helping clients better understand their emotions, symptoms, relationships, and patterns. My goal is not only to help clients gain insight, but also to help them learn how to put that insight into practice in everyday life. Since I have a strong educational background, I found clients who an really understand the process of why a strategy may work, often do the best.
Clients working with me can expect a nonjudgmental space where they feel supported, respected, and empowered. I work collaboratively with each client, meeting them where they are and helping them move toward where they want to be.
Approaches I May Use
I use a person-centered, trauma-informed approach that is grounded in safety, collaboration, and practical skill-building. I draw from CBT to help clients understand the connection between thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and patterns. I also use trauma-informed care and EMDR training to support clients whose past experiences continue to affect their present-day emotions, relationships, or sense of self. My approach is especially helpful for clients who want therapy to feel both supportive and useful — a place where they can process what they are carrying while also learning tools they can use outside of session.
Professional Experiences That
Shape My Work
Before becoming a clinical therapist, I worked as a school counselor. I still maintain my school counselor certification and support my hometown state of Minnesota with their educational supports when I have time and there is a need. This experience continues to shape the way I support children, teens, and families. I understand that young clients are influenced by their relationships, environments, routines, and support systems, and I value caregiver involvement when it helps strengthen progress outside of therapy. I understand how the system works and recognize that children, teens, and families live within that system. My trauma training also informs the way I work with clients of all ages. I understand that emotional and behavioral symptoms often make sense in the context of a person’s experiences, and I work to help clients build safety, insight, and long-term growth.
Clients Who Often Work Well With Me
- Children and teens who need support with emotions, anxiety, behavior, school stress, or life changes
- Parents and caregivers who want to better understand and support their child or teen
- Adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, or major life transitions
- Clients who appreciate therapy that includes both emotional support and practical tools
- Individuals who want to better understand the “why” behind their symptoms and patterns
- Families who want stronger communication, consistency, and support at home
- Clients who want a therapist who is warm, nonjudgmental, educational, and trauma-informed
- People who are ready to build insight and learn how to apply that insight in real life
Interested in Working With Allison?
Our Office
Location
3100F Mountain Rd. Pasadena, MD 21122
Phone Number
410-841-9647
intake@turningstonecounseling.com