Therapist profile
Dr. Allen Stata, LICSW
Alabama
LICSW - Anger and Mood Concerns
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- CredentialsLICSW
- LicenseLICSW, Alabama / 2235C
- NPI1861934705
- Experience40 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationAlabama
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Family conflict
- Practical coping skills
About Allen
Dr. Allen Stata is an Alabama-licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with 40 years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and anger. He works with adults who want clearer thinking and steadier reactions in daily life.
In sessions he focuses on practical conversation and straightforward problem solving. He encourages people to name what is happening, notice unhelpful patterns, and try small changes that reduce flare-ups. Sessions are direct and focused on what a person wants to change in their day-to-day behavior.
His background is long-standing clinical social work practice in Alabama. That experience includes work with addiction, grief, parenting strain, relationship issues, and first responder concerns. He also has involvement with adoption and foster care matters and challenges such as dissociation, hoarding, and coping after disasters.
People who come for help with anger, stress, or mood problems can expect grounded discussion and practical tools. He aims to help clients clarify goals, practice new responses, and track progress over time. The focus is on manageable steps rather than quick fixes.
Dr. Stata offers sessions in English and does not take international clients. He asks new people to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first meeting. Payment and session subscription details vary by location and are explained during intake.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Dr. Stata uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anger and mood problems. Cognitive-style approaches help people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and practice alternative ways of interpreting situations to reduce reactivity. Behavioral techniques emphasize small, repeatable actions such as breath-based calming, time-limited coping plans, and gradual exposure to stressors to build tolerance.He also draws on skills-focused methods that teach concrete tools for managing strong emotions and improving relationship interactions. These methods aim to help someone pause before reacting, communicate needs clearly, and rehearse different responses in real-life situations. Deciding which techniques to use is collaborative - he works with each person to match approach to goals, preferences, and what shows early promise.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises for remote meetings, helping people practice new skills between sessions and bring those changes back into daily life.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, anger, and related concerns such as addiction, grief, and parenting strain.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on practical conversation and problem solving. He helps people identify patterns, try small changes, and track what works.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 40 years of professional clinical social work experience in practice.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an Alabama LICSW and practices in Alabama.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can I work with him from another country?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are paid through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.