Allisyn Huff, M.Ed., LPC
I have lived in Colorado since moving here for college at Colorado State University in 1992. My family and I greatly enjoy beautiful Colorado. I grew up in a small town in Minnesota, from a very large extended family. I spend most of my free time with my two amazing daughters, their families, and our dogs. We love doing all kinds of family activities together. I am very passionate about photography, Mental Health awareness, Advocating and being an Ally, writing, arts and crafts, and spending time with family and friends.
My Treatment Focus
I believe that no two people are alike, and that everyone has a story to tell and needs support in different ways. As your story unfolds, I would like to be here to support and guide you along the journey. Through processing, challenging negative and old belief systems, addressing trauma , understanding moods, learning coping skills and working towards behavior change I will help you to heal, learn to cope, find supports, and meet your goals.
I have a very eclectic approach to counseling, I try to honor the process with each person to meet every persons specific needs. I utilize several counseling techniques, approaches, and orientations within my therapy sessions. These might include cognitive behavioral, Internal; Family Systems therapy, Attachment Theory, ACT, EMDR, rational-emotive, reality therapy, narrative therapy, play therapy, solution-focused therapy, and/or motivational interviewing approaches.
My Treatment Background
I hold a Masters degree from Colorado State University, and am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Colorado, and a National Certified Counselor. I am a trauma informed therapist. I am also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDRII) which is a type of therapy specifically used to treat trauma, PTSD, nightmares, anxiety, depression, flashbacks, or any other type of current or repressed memory of a trauma that still affects daily life functioning. In addition, I am trained in Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT) which is often used to treat depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse and for the treatment of self harm and decreasing suicidal ideation. I am also trained in play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, art therapy and narrative therapy. With an eclectic approach to therapy, I try to honor the process that happens with each person and meet his or her specific needs.
Specialties
- Children and Teens –depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, neglect, divorce, Conduct disorder, Oppositional defiance disorder, substance abuse, self-harm, defiance, school issues and behavioral issues, parental conflict problems, school issues, abandonment issues, grief and loss, body image, ADHD, ADD, LGBTQ issues.
- Adults –depression, bi-polar disorder, PTSD, anxiety, stress-related issues, self-esteem, ADHD and ADD, substance abuse, Identity and sexuality, LGBTQ issues, anger management, grief and loss.
- Relationship and Family Issues –parenting, couples and marriage counseling.
Credentials
Education
Bachelor of Science - Colorado State University - 1998
Master of Education - Colorado State University - 2006
Licensure
Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Colorado, #5469
National Certified Counselor
EMDR Certified
Specialty Training
EMDR
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Trauma Informed CBT
Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
Somatic Therapy
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Multi-systemic therapy (MST)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Functional Family Therapy (FFT)
Parent Child Interactional Therapy (PCIT)
Play Therapy - Sand Tray Therapy
Family Mediation
LGBTQ and Transition Therapy
Sex Offender/Abuse Specific Training
Neurofeedback
Substance Use Disorders
Narrative Therapy
Attachment Therapy