Maria Allen

Maria Allen is a compassionate mental health therapist and graduate of CUNY Brooklyn College. She has experience working with individuals across the lifespan, with a focus on children, teens, and young adults. Maria specializes in OCD, anxiety disorders, trauma/PTSD, and depression, and provides a safe, supportive space for clients navigating these challenges and other difficult life experiences. Using a trauma-informed and client-centered approach, Maria integrates multiple therapeutic modalities, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), expressive arts therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)—a gold-standard treatment for OCD and anxiety. Her style is warm, authentic, and grounded in genuine curiosity.