Teela Allen, LMFT
Integrative LMFT guiding trauma-informed healing
- Trauma-informed therapy
- Somatic and CBT techniques
- Couples and family focus
About Teela Allen
Teela Allen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with ten years of clinical and advocacy experience working with children, families, and individuals. Her background spans roles as a psychotherapist and social worker, and she holds additional certifications including Certified Mental Health Integrative Culinary Medicine Provider, Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200), Certified Trauma-Informed Outreach Trainer, and Certified Peristeam Facilitator. She draws on this varied training to offer an integrative, body-inclusive approach that honors culture, personal beliefs and spirituality, and the role of nutrition and gut health in overall wellbeing.
Rooted in trauma-informed principles, her practice weaves somatic awareness with evidence-based psychotherapy to address stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting concerns, addiction, grief, self-esteem, and life transitions. Her clinical style is authentic, nonjudgmental, collaborative, and empowering, and she tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person while inviting ongoing feedback to ensure fit and relevance.
Teela emphasizes practical tools and skills that support improved functioning and greater balance across mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual domains. She works to illuminate sensitive areas that need nourishment and to help clients build sustainable strategies for coping and growth. Those seeking a therapist who integrates relational, somatic, and cognitive approaches will find her orientation supportive and strengths-focused.
Rooted in trauma-informed principles, her practice weaves somatic awareness with evidence-based psychotherapy to address stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting concerns, addiction, grief, self-esteem, and life transitions. Her clinical style is authentic, nonjudgmental, collaborative, and empowering, and she tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person while inviting ongoing feedback to ensure fit and relevance.
Teela emphasizes practical tools and skills that support improved functioning and greater balance across mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual domains. She works to illuminate sensitive areas that need nourishment and to help clients build sustainable strategies for coping and growth. Those seeking a therapist who integrates relational, somatic, and cognitive approaches will find her orientation supportive and strengths-focused.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Teela Allen have?
Teela Allen has ten years of professional experience in clinical and advocacy roles.
Is Teela Allen a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed in California as CA LMFT 121261.
In which languages does Teela Allen provide therapy?
Teela Allen provides therapy in English.
Where is Teela Allen located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Teela Allen as my therapist?
You can work with Teela Allen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Teela Allen work with international clients?
Teela Allen does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Teela Allen 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships and attachment patterns shape current ways of relating. It helps clients explore relationship dynamics, attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and the impact of early experiences on present bonds in order to build more secure connections.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learn practical skills to reframe thinking and change patterns. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, and to develop clearer coping strategies for day-to-day challenges.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It offers concrete tools for managing intense emotions, improving communication, and reducing reactive patterns that interfere with wellbeing.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time to find the combination of techniques that feels most helpful.
Online therapy using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging increases flexibility and access, allowing sessions to fit into busy schedules and to continue through life transitions or caregiving demands. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver consistent care, offer practical skills, and support progress in ways that suit a client’s lifestyle and needs.