Dr. Allen earned her bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University in Psychology and Philosophy. She completed her Master’s degree in Humanities at Duke University followed by earning her PhD in Counselor Education at Texas Tech University. She is the former Clinical Director of Cedar Ridge Psychiatric Hospital and Residential Treatment Center. Dr. Allen is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor who has extensive counseling experience with children and adolescents in numerous settings including inpatient psychiatric residential treatment, acute hospital treatment, and the juvenile justice system.