Therapy


Psychotherapy, also called talk therapy or usually just "therapy," is a form of treatment aimed at relieving emotional distress and mental health problems. Provided by any of a variety of trained professionals—psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, or licensed counselors—it involves examining and gaining insight into life choices and difficulties faced by individuals, couples, or families. Therapy sessions refer to structured meetings between a licensed provider and a client with a goal of improving some aspect of their life. Psychotherapy encompasses many types of treatment and is practiced by a range of clinicians using a variety of strategies. The critical aspect is that the client or patient works collaboratively with the therapist and can identify improvement and positive change over time.

We offer collaborative and evidence-based care for you to create a meaningful life on your terms. Our therapists work directly with our psychiatric team to ensure that we are offering the most comprehensive services possible. We offer individual, family, and group counseling for children, adolescents, and adults.

Therapy services include:

-Individual Therapy

-Group Therapy

-Family Counseling

-Couples Counseling

-Substance Use and Abuse

Therapy


Psychotherapy, also called talk therapy or usually just "therapy," is a form of treatment aimed at relieving emotional distress and mental health problems. Provided by any of a variety of trained professionals—psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, or licensed counselors—it involves examining and gaining insight into life choices and difficulties faced by individuals, couples, or families. Therapy sessions refer to structured meetings between a licensed provider and a client with a goal of improving some aspect of their life. Psychotherapy encompasses many types of treatment and is practiced by a range of clinicians using a variety of strategies. The critical aspect is that the client or patient works collaboratively with the therapist and can identify improvement and positive change over time.

We offer collaborative and evidence-based care for you to create a meaningful life on your terms. Our therapists work directly with our psychiatric team to ensure that we are offering the most comprehensive services possible. We offer individual, family, and group counseling for children, adolescents, and adults.

Allyson N. Wood, Psy.D

Allyson N. Wood, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Spelman College, and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Wright State University’s School of Professional Psychology. She has worked as a correctional psychologist specializing in forensic psychology, and assessed male and female offenders with psychoticism, mood and anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, cognitive disorders, and trauma. She has conducted crisis interventions and suicide risk assessment and prevention. She has testified in numerous competency hearings in the Federal court system, and has been qualified as an expert witness. Dr. Wood provides therapy from an integrative perspective stemming from CBT, solution-focused, and motivational interviewing. She performs psychological assessment for children and adults, to include diagnostic clarification and cognitive evaluations.

Dr. Irene Guya-Allen, PhD

Joining Personic as a licensed clinical psychologist who recognizes the strengths and resources of individuals at all levels and works to meet them at their level. She collaborates with individuals in a therapeutic relationship to bring about meaningful changes in their life, career, or wherever they need the change to occur. She has spent more than eleven years working in law enforcement improving public safety by helping a variety of populations manage stress, depression, substance abuse and numerous mental health disorders. In her role as a clinical psychologist, she is both a clinician and a consultant, as her duties go beyond providing individual and group therapy/treatment. Dr. Guya-Allen utilizes her skills to determine fitness for duty in LEOs, prevent self-harm and suicide, help patients with intellectual disabilities, conduct psychological assessments and evaluations for both adults and children, as well as diagnostic clarification for treatment planning. Additionally, she strives to create a safe environment and knows that no single approach is the right fit for every individual. Dr. Guya-Allen has been trained in a range of modalities including, but not limited to, CBT, SFBT, DBT, substance abuse counseling, motivational interviewing, psychoeducation, trauma focused therapy, crisis management and intervention. She utilizes a blend of these modalities to provide treatment to individuals ages 18 and up. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the College of St. Catherine, in St. Paul, Minnesota, a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, Minnesota and a Doctorate in Counseling and Clinical Psychology from University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Allyson N. Wood, Psy.D

Allyson N. Wood, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Spelman College, and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Wright State University’s School of Professional Psychology. She has worked as a correctional psychologist specializing in forensic psychology, and assessed male and female offenders with psychoticism, mood and anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, cognitive disorders, and trauma. She has conducted crisis interventions and suicide risk assessment and prevention. She has testified in numerous competency hearings in the Federal court system, and has been qualified as an expert witness. Dr. Wood provides therapy from an integrative perspective stemming from CBT, solution-focused, and motivational interviewing. She performs psychological assessment for children and adults, to include diagnostic clarification and cognitive evaluations.

Dr. Irene Guya-Allen, PhD

Joining Personic as a licensed clinical psychologist who recognizes the strengths and resources of individuals at all levels and works to meet them at their level. She collaborates with individuals in a therapeutic relationship to bring about meaningful changes in their life, career, or wherever they need the change to occur. She has spent more than eleven years working in law enforcement improving public safety by helping a variety of populations manage stress, depression, substance abuse and numerous mental health disorders. In her role as a clinical psychologist, she is both a clinician and a consultant, as her duties go beyond providing individual and group therapy/treatment. Dr. Guya-Allen utilizes her skills to determine fitness for duty in LEOs, prevent self-harm and suicide, help patients with intellectual disabilities, conduct psychological assessments and evaluations for both adults and children, as well as diagnostic clarification for treatment planning. Additionally, she strives to create a safe environment and knows that no single approach is the right fit for every individual. Dr. Guya-Allen has been trained in a range of modalities including, but not limited to, CBT, SFBT, DBT, substance abuse counseling, motivational interviewing, psychoeducation, trauma focused therapy, crisis management and intervention. She utilizes a blend of these modalities to provide treatment to individuals ages 18 and up. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the College of St. Catherine, in St. Paul, Minnesota, a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, Minnesota and a Doctorate in Counseling and Clinical Psychology from University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

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We accept insurance.

7655 Archer Pl, Lincoln, NE 68516, USA

7655 Archer Pl, Lincoln, NE 68516

7655 Archer Pl, Lincoln, NE 68516, USA

7655 Archer Pl, Lincoln, NE 68516

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Phone: (402) 627-8889

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Wed: 8am - 5pm

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Fri: 8am - 5pm

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(531) 249-5980

Monday-Thursday 9am-7pm

Friday-Saturday 9am-6pm

Ⓒ 2023 — Ven Whole Healthcare — All rights reserved