Allyson always pulls me back to reality and encourages me to allow myself grace. She is reliable and helps me to see my truth.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Allyson

Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Divorce

Individual Counseling

Online in North Carolina

10 years in practice

Ages served: 18-64

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Allyson accepts 30 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Anthem

Cigna | Evernorth

Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

Carelon

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Compsych

Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Medcost NC

Medicare NC

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Quest Behavioral Health

Railroad Medicare

State Health Plan | North Carolina

Tricare East | Out of Network Provider

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$200

first session

$160

subsequent sessions

About Allyson

Allyson Shields is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with more than 9 years of experience working with adults and seniors. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, divorce-related stress, relationships, trauma, and PTSD.

With Allyson, clients should expect freedom and openness in a safe environment. It is her desire that those who enter into the counseling relationship should also find keys to understanding themselves and skills to cope with the various issues that may bring them there. Allysone believes that counseling is a helping relationship, in a place where trust and mutual respect abide.

Your story is important. How you feel emotionally is important. Real change happens when we allow our real selves to show up. The counseling experience requires a certain amount of vulnerability. It is Allyson's honor to provide a safe non-judgmental environment where this can take place.

"I seek to guide, encourage and assist individuals through difficult or uncertain times in their lives."

What clients say

These testimonials are from real clients who completed a satisfaction survey after their sessions and agreed to share their feedback. Results may vary.

Allyson always pulls me back to reality and encourages me to allow myself grace. She is reliable and helps me to see my truth.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Allyson

My counselor was very supportive and helpful during our first session.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Allyson

I love my therapist! She is very encouraging and supportive.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Allyson

It's so easy to get an appointment and they are focused on getting you better.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Allyson

Get to know Allyson

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

Counseling had a profound impact on my own healing.

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

Clients seeking a better relationship with themselves and with others.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew?

We are not very different. Humans having a human experience.

What inspires you?

Gratitude.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

The counseling experience requires a certain amount of vulnerability. It is my honor to provide a safe non judgmental environment where this can take place.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

The client's story.

What should clients know about you before scheduling a first counseling session?

It is my privileged to walk along side you on this journey.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

Being with friends and family.

What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?

I am relational.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesCoping Skills, Self Esteem, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Infidelity, Women’s Issues, Life Transition, Infertility, Mood Disorders, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery

ApproachesMotivational Interviewing, Reality Therapy, Relational, Any / Eclectic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Person-Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)