Therapy Services

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

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.

Meet Our Therapist

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.

Meet Our Therapists

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

I recognize the strengths and resources of individuals at all levels and work to meet you at your level and improve your life. I collaborate with you in a therapeutic relationship to bring about meaningful change in your life, career, or wherever you need the change to occur. In my role as a Clinical Psychologist, I am both a clinician and a consultant, as my duties go beyond providing individual and group therapy/treatment. I utilize my skills to prevent self-harm and suicide, help patients with intellectual disabilities and conduct mental health evaluations. Additionally, I strive to create a safe environment and I know that no single approach is the right one for every individual, and I have been trained in a range of modalities including, but not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution focused Brief Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Substance Abuse Counseling, Motivational Interviewing, Psycho-Education, Trauma Focused Therapy, Crisis Management and Intervention. I utilize a blend of these modalities to provide treatment to individuals aged 13 and up. My educational background includes a B.A. in Psychology from the College of St. Catherine, in St. Paul, Minnesota; an MA in Counseling Psychology from University of St. Thomas (Minneapolis, Minnesota) and a Doctorate in Counseling and Clinical Psychology from University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota.