Lesley A. Allen, Ph. D

Welcome to the website of Lesley A. Allen, Ph. D., a licensed psychologist in private practice in Princeton, NJ. With over 25 years of experience in the field of clinical psychology, Dr. Allen has dedicated her career to understanding the complexities of the human mind and developing effective treatments for a wide range of mental health concerns.

My Background

As a licensed psychologist, Dr. Allen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College and a Master's degree and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Rutgers University. Her academic career has been marked by a focus on the development and evaluation of treatments for depression, anxiety, and somatic symptom disorders. Her research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health and various pharmaceutical companies, and her findings have been published in numerous articles, book chapters, and books.

My Approach

As a licensed psychologist, Dr. Allen takes a reasoned, compassionate, and practical approach to therapy. She collaborates closely with patients to investigate the history of their struggles and creates a personalized plan for change. Using cognitive, behavioral, and emotion-focused approaches, Dr. Allen aims to facilitate healing, growth, and change. Her treatment approach is informed by scientific findings and is tailored to the unique needs and goals of each patient.

Services Provided

Dr. Allen offers individual, couples, and family therapy services to address a wide range of mental health concerns, including:

• Depressive Disorders: feeling sad or blue, diminished interest and joy, low energy and motivation, negative thoughts about self and others
• Anxiety Disorders: panic attacks, generalized feelings of anxiety, social anxiety, obsessive thinking, compulsive behaviors, post-traumatic stress, phobias
• Physical Symptoms: health anxiety, somatization, stress-related symptoms, chronic pain, irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia, multiple chemical sensitivity
• Relationship Distress: communication difficulties, anger management problems, trouble asserting oneself, feeling misunderstood
• Eating Disorders: bulimia, anorexia, binge-eating, weight concerns
• General Life Distress: stress, grief and loss, feeling stuck, feeling lost

About My Practice

As a licensed psychologist in private practice, Dr. Allen works with adults and adolescents in individual, family, and couples therapy. Her practice is located in Princeton, NJ, and she is available to schedule appointments at her convenience. If you are looking for a compassionate and effective therapist to guide you through challenging times, Dr. Allen is dedicated to providing the highest level of care and support.