Teela Allen, LMFT
Integrative LMFT specializing in trauma recovery
- Trauma informed care
- Body inclusive therapy
- Ten years experience
About Teela Allen
Teela Allen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 10 years of clinical and advocacy experience. She practices an integrative, body-inclusive form of psychotherapy that blends traditional talk therapy with somatic awareness, cultural context, spiritual beliefs, and nutritional approaches aimed at supporting overall balance and well-being.
Allen's background includes roles as a psychotherapist and social worker, and she holds additional training as a Certified Mental Health Integrative Culinary Medicine Provider, a certified yoga instructor (RYT-200, indicating completion of a 200-hour yoga teacher training), a Certified Trauma-Informed Outreach Trainer, and a Certified Peristeam Facilitator. Those varied trainings inform a flexible approach that meets the needs of children, families, and adults across a range of concerns.
Having been shaped by her own experiences with trauma, she emphasizes a trauma-informed, non-judgmental, collaborative style that aims to empower people to process overwhelming experiences. Her work often integrates somatic techniques, attention to gut health and nutrition, and practical coping tools alongside evidence-informed psychotherapeutic methods. Allen tailors each treatment plan to the individual, welcomes ongoing feedback, and focuses on equipping clients with tangible strategies to improve functioning, strengthen relationships, and foster greater emotional balance.
She frames therapy as a process of gradual healing and growth, supporting clients who are ready to take steps toward making peace with the past, creating sustainable balance, and living with more clarity and purpose.
Allen's background includes roles as a psychotherapist and social worker, and she holds additional training as a Certified Mental Health Integrative Culinary Medicine Provider, a certified yoga instructor (RYT-200, indicating completion of a 200-hour yoga teacher training), a Certified Trauma-Informed Outreach Trainer, and a Certified Peristeam Facilitator. Those varied trainings inform a flexible approach that meets the needs of children, families, and adults across a range of concerns.
Having been shaped by her own experiences with trauma, she emphasizes a trauma-informed, non-judgmental, collaborative style that aims to empower people to process overwhelming experiences. Her work often integrates somatic techniques, attention to gut health and nutrition, and practical coping tools alongside evidence-informed psychotherapeutic methods. Allen tailors each treatment plan to the individual, welcomes ongoing feedback, and focuses on equipping clients with tangible strategies to improve functioning, strengthen relationships, and foster greater emotional balance.
She frames therapy as a process of gradual healing and growth, supporting clients who are ready to take steps toward making peace with the past, creating sustainable balance, and living with more clarity and purpose.
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 10 years of experience.
Is Teela Allen a licensed therapist?
Yes, holds these credentials: LMFT. License details: CA LMFT 121261.
In which languages does Teela Allen provide therapy?
English.
Where is Teela Allen located?
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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.
Attachment and Skills-Based Approaches for Online Care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. It helps people understand and rework relational dynamics, improve closeness, and address issues stemming from abandonment, adoption, or attachment disruptions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching skills to shift unhelpful thinking and build healthier habits.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. These skills are especially helpful for intense emotions, anger management, and improving communication in relationships.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Licensed professionals and therapists work collaboratively with each person to identify goals, test different strategies, and adjust the plan based on what fits the client's needs, values, and preferences.
Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility and accessibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limitations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from different locations, and integrate therapeutic tools into everyday life while working with a licensed professional.