Allison Metz, LPCC
Ohio LPCC specializing in trauma and family care
- Trauma and abuse
- Anxiety and depression
- Family and parenting
About Allison Metz
Allison Metz is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Ohio with 17 years of clinical experience. She has provided care across private practice, medical family health centers, community-based agencies, and residential treatment settings, bringing a broad perspective to individual and family mental health concerns.
She specializes in supporting people facing trauma and abuse, borderline personality disorder, family problems, depression, anxiety, and postpartum mood concerns. Her work also addresses a range of related issues such as grief, parenting challenges, sleep difficulties, and mood disorders. Allison has experience working with toddlers, children, adolescents, and adults, adapting her approach to meet the needs of different ages and developmental stages.
Allison earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio. She has training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and she integrates evidence-based strategies to help clients build coping skills, regulate emotions, and improve relationships. As an LPCC, she combines clinical knowledge with practical tools to support clients navigating life changes and complex emotional experiences.
She specializes in supporting people facing trauma and abuse, borderline personality disorder, family problems, depression, anxiety, and postpartum mood concerns. Her work also addresses a range of related issues such as grief, parenting challenges, sleep difficulties, and mood disorders. Allison has experience working with toddlers, children, adolescents, and adults, adapting her approach to meet the needs of different ages and developmental stages.
Allison earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio. She has training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and she integrates evidence-based strategies to help clients build coping skills, regulate emotions, and improve relationships. As an LPCC, she combines clinical knowledge with practical tools to support clients navigating life changes and complex emotional experiences.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Allison Metz have?
Allison Metz has 17 years of clinical experience.
Is Allison Metz a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPCC credential. License details: OH LPCC E.0008353.
In which languages does Allison Metz provide therapy?
Allison Metz provides therapy in English.
Where is Allison Metz located?
Allison Metz is located in Ohio.
How can I work with Allison Metz as my therapist?
You can work with Allison Metz through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Allison Metz work with international clients?
No. Allison Metz does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Allison Metz cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches for Online Care and Skills-Based Work
Allison Metz draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy along with mindfulness-informed techniques to guide online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and sleep difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - skills that support people dealing with intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and trauma-related struggles. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-focused awareness and simple attention practices to reduce rumination and improve coping with stress and mood symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Allison collaborates with each client to explore goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques, adjusting methods as progress unfolds to find the best fit for the individual's needs.
Online therapy with Allison can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and for clients balancing work, family, and other commitments. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions, practice skills between meetings, and access licensed professionals from home or another convenient location.