Amie Allanson-Dundon , LPC

Amie Allanson-Dundon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings extensive training and a client-centered philosophy to her work. She holds a Master of Science in Counseling and Human Relations from Villanova University and is licensed to practice in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Amie blends a person-centered approach with a flexible counseling model so treatment aligns with each person's goals and strengths.

She holds multiple specialty certifications, including certification as a clinical trauma professional, certification as an advanced alcohol and drug counselor, and a co-occurring disorders professional diplomate. These credentials reflect focused training in trauma-informed care, substance-use treatment, and the combined treatment of mental health and addiction concerns. Depending on individual needs, she draws on narrative trauma therapy, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic psychotherapy to shape an individualized plan.

Amie emphasizes collaboratively developed treatment plans that respect the client’s direction and pace, tailoring interventions to support recovery, coping, and growth. She acknowledges the courage it takes to reach out for help and approaches each person with regard for their values and chosen path. Amie looks forward to partnering with clients as they work toward their goals.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy and Flexible Care

Amie uses client-centered therapy to prioritize the individual’s perspective and values - this approach emphasizes empathy, respect, and working from the client’s own goals to foster growth and resilience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, blends skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness and can be particularly useful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Amie works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors a blended plan that may combine elements from different modalities to best support progress. This collaboration helps ensure the approach fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - video calls and phone sessions provide face-to-face interaction when schedules or travel make in-person meetings difficult, while live chat and text-based messaging offer more immediate and ongoing ways to stay connected between sessions. These options make it easier to receive consistent, skilled support from licensed professionals while accommodating varied lifestyles and commitments.