Amie Allanson-Dundon , LPC

Amie Allanson-Dundon is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Pennsylvania and New Jersey who brings a grounded, person-centered approach to therapy. She holds a Master of Science in Counseling and Human Relations from Villanova University and works from the premise of meeting people where they are, blending therapeutic methods to create a plan that reflects each person’s goals and strengths.

Her background includes specialized training in trauma and addictions: she is a certified clinical trauma professional, a certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor, and a certified co-occurring disorders professional diplomate. In addition to client-centered work, she applies narrative trauma therapy, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic psychotherapy as indicated by an individual’s needs. Her Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential indicates formal training and licensure to provide counseling services.

Amie emphasizes individualized treatment plans and honors the direction clients wish to take in their healing and growth. She acknowledges the courage it takes to reach out for support and aims to collaborate with each person to develop practical strategies for change, recovery, and improved relationships. She looks forward to working with clients who are ready to engage in that process.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Amie commonly integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspectives and choices guide the work - it is helpful for building self-understanding, confidence, and relationship skills. CBT is a practical, skills-based approach that helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches tools to manage anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) elements when emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are primary concerns. DBT offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, reducing conflict, and improving coping during high-stress moments. Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process - Amie partners with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility in how sessions take place. Amie conducts sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules, comfort levels, and situations. This range of options can make it easier to maintain consistency in care and to access therapeutic support from home or wherever is most practical.