Christopher Allen, MSW, LCSW, Therapist in Chicago, Illinois

Christopher Allen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2020. Christopher completed his undergraduate degree in Psychology at Purdue University and his Master’s degree from the Indiana University School of Social Work at IUPUI. He has experience working with a variety of populations including individuals spanning from teens to geriatric patients, substance use disorders, college students, couples, and older adults. Christopher has worked in a variety of environments including private practice, inpatient, outpatient clinic, schools, and community-based treatments. He is LGBTQIA+ affirming and has experience in treating Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Adjustment Issues, Relationship Issues, Family Issues, Substance Use, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, and Schizophrenia. Christopher utilizes a Person-Centered approach that blends modalities like internal family systems, cognitive behavioral, dialectal behavior, and acceptance and commitment techniques. Christopher believes in meeting his patients where they are to ensure safety, collaboration in treatment, and in developing a therapeutic environment that is uniquely tailored to each patient in his care which he believes is central to helping people be empowered to own their growth and healing. In his free time, Christopher is an avid reader, father, dog dad, and enjoys movies as well as live theater and music.