Elena Allen, LCSW, LISW-S
I am on a mission.
A mission to ignite a passion for building therapeutic connections with adolescents and their families, and to learn to use creativity when utilizing evidence-based interventions.
We'll work on:
- Cutting edge therapeutic skills that are tailored to adolescent development
- Practical and level-headed crisis assessment and intervention skills
- A deep commitment to transparency and confidentiality when working with teens and families
The Finer Details
Education
- Bachelor of Social Work, Ohio University, 2015
- Master of Social Work, The Ohio State University, 2018
Licensed Independent Social Worker - Supervisor, State of Ohio, 2020
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Colorado, 2022
Previous Roles
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Adolescent Residential Therapist, The Emily Program- Columbus Adolescent Residential, Columbus, Ohio, 2018-2022
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Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit Clinician, Nationwide Children’s Hospital- Big Lots Behavioral Health, Columbus, Ohio, 2022
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Residential Clinician, Eastway Corporation- The Heritage of Hannah Neil, Columbus, Ohio, 2017-2018
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Medical Social Worker, Nationwide Children’s Hospital- Partners For Kids, Columbus, Ohio, 2016- 2017
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Residential Case Manager, The Buckeye Ranch, Grove City, Ohio, 2015-2016
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Social Work Intern, Amity Detox and Treatment Center, Parkersburg, West Virginia, 2014-2015
Areas of Formal Training
- Clinical Supervision
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certification
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Presentations & Group Therapy Curriculum
- Advocating for higher pay for all crisis clinicians at Nationwide Children's Hospital
- Created dozens of groups to cover various therapeutic content for kids, adolescents & parents. Ranging from residential treatment centers to day treatment programs for mental health and eating disorders.
- One day, I hope to monetize this as something to sell to agencies or other professionals who are having difficult with engaging content, materials provided, and documentation.
