ABOUT

About me

If you’ve spent any time browsing therapist bios, you know the drill: a list of degrees, a formal headshot, and a lot of clinical jargon. While the credentials matter, they only tell part of the story.

To give you the professional ‘fine print’: I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Education from Clemson University, followed by my Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Today, I am proud to serve as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of South Carolina. I have training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Polyvagal Somatic Therapy, and training specific to supporting the needs of ADHD individuals.

But beyond the training and the diplomas on the wall, I believe the best therapy happens when you’re talking to a real human who actually ‘gets it.’ That’s why I want to share a bit about the journey that actually brought me here…”

My Journey

I spent years working towards becoming a physician until I hit a standstill that changed everything. Failing to master a core class didn’t just stall my degree; it shook my identity. I know exactly how it feels when your ‘perfect plan’ vanishes, leaving you in the uncomfortable unknown.

It hurts, it’s disorienting, and it’s a place I know well.

That catalyst launched me into a multi-year journey of discovering who I really was and what kind of life I actually wanted. Like so many of us, I wasn’t just navigating academics; I was balancing a demanding job, the complexities of human relationships, and the heavy questions of faith and purpose.

Life is rarely a straight line. It is messy, unpredictable, and sometimes catapults us in directions we never expected. When you’re operating in that “unknown,” it’s easy to feel anxious, frustrated, or alone.

I want you to know that you aren’t.

Today, I’m on the other side of that journey, armed with the tools and perspective I wish I’d had back then. I’m here to support you in navigating your own “uncomfortable unknown”—not just as a professional, but as someone who has found the way back to hope. Let’s find your way forward, together.

“What if the things that have caused the most hurt in your life became the birthplaces of your deepest passions?”

Jennie Allen