Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Tovah works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 16
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Tovah
Tovah Allen is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 16 years of experience helping people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or reactive. She works with adults who want to better manage stress, anxiety, anger, or relationship strain. Tovah aims to make the first steps feel manageable and respectful.
Tovah uses straightforward conversation to learn what matters most to each person. She listens for patterns that increase distress and works with clients to notice what helps them feel steadier.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical moves you can try between meetings as well as clearer ways to talk about needs and limits. Her approach draws from client-centered methods that keep the person’s goals central. She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors.
Mindfulness techniques are woven in to help calm the body and focus attention during stressful moments. Tovah also brings solution-focused and motivational strategies when people want short-term goals or a boost in readiness for change. That can mean setting small experiments, tracking progress, and adjusting steps as you go.
She tailors each plan to fit daily life and the real constraints people face. People who meet with her can expect a warm, down-to-earth style and clear suggestions they can try right away. If you want a therapist who listens and helps you build doable skills for anger, anxiety, or life transitions, Tovah aims to make that process practical and hopeful.
What Tovah works with
Everything Tovah lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Tovah's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Tovah lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on what you want to change and makes your goals the guiding point in sessions. This approach is useful for people who need a steady, respectful space to name priorities and try new ways of coping. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, then replaces them with practical experiments and skills to reduce anxiety or angry reactions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your concerns, try a method, and adjust based on what works for you. Decisions about pace, homework, and focus are made together so the work fits your goals and daily life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and ongoing text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and face-to-face interaction, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or you need a quick check-in. Live chat and messaging can fit brief updates, skill practice, or support between sessions. These options aim to make therapy flexible and easier to fit into work, caregiving, or busy schedules.
Questions people ask about Tovah
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship strain, self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and family problems.
What is the therapy style and approach?
Sessions are person-centered and practical, with an emphasis on cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness exercises. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods are used when helpful to set goals and try small experiments.
How much experience does this clinician have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and with individuals facing stress, relationship concerns, anger, and other life challenges.
What credentials and where is this clinician licensed?
The clinician holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, listed as FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported and are international clients taken?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered for online care?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.