Allie Shade,

Hey there! I am Allie Shade, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Although I currently only offer individual therapy at MFC, I’ve worked in the mental health field for nine years, supporting individuals, couples, and families to reach healing and positive change in their lives.

First Steps

Taking the first step to begin therapy is courageous, and I feel honored to stand by you as you partake in this journey of self-exploration and acceptance. Creating an atmosphere of safety, non-judgment, and empathy is essential to my practice as a therapist. I will work with you to identify patterns and behaviors that no longer serve you and learn to cope with the stressors in life. 

Trauma-Informed Specialty

I am certified in Trauma-Informed Care and practice Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) to support healing.  My additional therapeutic approaches include CBT, Person-Centered, Ecosystemic-Family, and Emotion-Focused therapies. As a client-centered clinician, it is important that we use a method that will meet you where you are, focusing on your needs.  

Education & Experience

I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from West Chester University and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Temple University. Since then, I have worked in family-based mental health treatment and outpatient therapy. These positions have allowed me to work with individuals of all ages and demographics who struggle with various mental health challenges. This experience enables me to counsel people effectively who are living with trauma & PTSD, depression, anxiety, relational challenges, family conflict, life transitions, self-image, and attachment issues. 

About Me

Outside work, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, exploring nature trails with my Goldendoodle, trying new recipes, and catching up on guilty-pleasure TV shows. I love talking and meeting new people and look forward to connecting with you!