Allie Whittington, LISW-S

ALL APPOINTMENTS ARE TELEHEALTH (virtual) UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE​
Patients must physically be in Ohio, even for telehealth services
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Ages 13+ ​​
Specializes in children, gender exploration and dysphoria, adjustment to medical issues.

About:
I am a Licensed Independent Social Work-Supervisor (LISW-S) in the state of Ohio.  I received my Master's Degree in Social Work in 2014 from The Ohio State University.  Prior to focusing on my education, I spent eight years in the United States Army Reserves as a Truck Driver and was deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.  

My goal as your therapist is to create an open and accepting environment to help you be your authentic, true self.  I want to partner with you to find interventions that fit your needs and help you reach your goals.  I am very passionate and committed to working with you through challenges to help improve your social and emotional well-being.  

Pronouns: She/her

Age Range: 13 and up

Specialty Areas:

• Gender and sexuality questions/exploration
• Those with Differences of Sexual Development (DSD)/Intersex Traits
• Support for parents of LGBTQI youth
• Dealing with/adjusting to medical diagnoses
• Relationship challenges, connection difficulties, infertility
• Sexual Health Concerns
• Academic problems
• Adjustment and life transitions
• Career/job issues
• Veterans
• Postpartum concerns 
• Loss and Grief
• Anxiety
• Depression

Clinical Experience:
I have experience working with children and teenagers with their families in various clinical settings including individual and family therapy.  As a medical social worker, I worked with families during different stages of their medical journeys.  My previous experiences at National Youth Advocate Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital have prepared me to work with a wide variety of mental health concerns.

Clinical Approaches:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Client-Centered Therapy 
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness  
• Motivational Interviewing (MI) 
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Strategic Family Therapy
• Strength-based interventions
• Structural Family Therapy 

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, The Ohio State University
• Master of Social Work, The Ohio State University
• Certificate in Leadership in Human Services Management, The Ohio State University

**REMINDER**: We do NOT complete disability or FMLA paperwork, write ESA letters, complete pre-operative bariatric forms or provide ADHD testing.

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