Allie is a counseling intern currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University. Allie is working under the supervision of Amy Horne, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and intern supervisor, at Coping with Life Therapy, PLLC. Allie received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at James Madison University in 2021. Following difficulties with transitioning to college and later being diagnosed with several chronic illnesses, she found that her own counseling experience transformed her life. This inspired her to guide others in their healing journeys. Allie feels her purpose to support clients during hard chapters by creating a strong foundation to build on and take with them. Her approach to therapy from a collaborative lens as a resounding belief  that people are the experts of their lives. She takes a humanistic stance and focuses on creating a safe, nonjudgmental, and inclusive climate for therapy where clients feel secure and free to unapologetically be themselves, exactly as they are. The curation of and encouragement for authenticity is present here. This is a space that is entirely for clients and Allie to value continuous dialogue about any and all forms of feedback. Many clients describe her as a calming, friendly, and gentle presence who has the utmost highest admiration for the work she does. She has a diverse approach to therapy where she incorporates a combination of successful methods, each dependent on clients’ unique and individual needs and preferences. Treatment is tailored to each client as no two people are the same. Many will go through a very similar experience but have distinct outcomes. Allie works from a strengths-based frame as she believes that every individual has the capacity to succeed. We have to address obstacles that have blocked or hindered our ability to achieve. Her practice focuses on initiating positive, meaningful change to help replace or lessen former feelings, thoughts, habits, and behavior patterns that have interfered with one’s ability to function in an adaptive way. A few fun facts about Allie is that she played competitive volleyball for years and was a student athlete in college! She loved every part of the sport and have kept that same work ethic in other areas of her life. Allie enjoys meditation practices, yoga, and walking outside in nature. She prioritizes and values the meaningful relationships in her life and has always been more extroverted. She is close with her family and friends. With her experience as someone with a disability, she feels that she can resonate and relate to clients who may also have concerns of this nature. She strives to modify how our healthcare system operates to best serve people.