JULINE ALLEN, MS, CBHCMS

 I am a graduate from Capella University with a Masters in Mental Health Counseling, I also have an undergraduate degree in Criminology , I currently hold a Certification as a Behavioral Health Case Management Supervisor and I am also a Certified HIV 500/501 Counselor, and have worked in the mental health field for over 18 years. 

My work experience includes, Forensic Case Management, Forensic Mental Health Specialist Team Leader, Mental Health Counselor for individual and groups /families and Facility Administrator of a Juvenile Correctional Residential Program.  I also provide Behavioral Health start up consulting.

Overall my  experience has increased my knowledge of the signs and symptoms of  overall mental health in our communities. I have worked with clients with ADHD, depression, anxiety, severe and persistent mental health disorders, trauma, grief, abuse, and behavioral issues.  The opportunity to work with individuals facing immediate crisis and involvement in the criminal justice system, facing long term forensic hospitalization and potential incarceration; with families in becoming homeless, disabled, and experiencing trauma and long term psychiatric hospitalization has increased my knowledge of community resources and support areas where I am better able to assist individual. 

In addition, to working one on one with individuals to support their stability, I have successfully start up and managed a Targeted Case Management Agency ; an Intensive Outpatient Program in Miami Dade County, and  I was a program administrator of  a Juvenile correctional facility.

As a Mental Health Counselor with both children and adults, my focus is to build a trusting therapeutic relationship through empathy, positive self-regard, and self-determination. My approach in therapy is to take a holistic approach by looking at the bio-psychosocial history, all aspects of the family system and one's environment. I primarily use person centered, solution focused and cognitive and behavioral therapies in working with clients. My approach to treatment uses empowerment, personal strength, and insight. 

My goal is to establish a trusting therapeutic relationship where clients can obtain the necessary skills to create change. In order to foster this change, I offer an environment where clients feel comfortable sharing, supported, and respected. 

Being a product of the Caribbean, I understand the multicultural aspects of individual and family systems and can transcend cultural differences.