Philosophy

Woman pointing at a colorful playground with slides, bridges, and ladders, with a cartoon character Elsa from Frozen on one of the bridges, and a drawing of a bridge and a ladder with labels.

I provide trustworthy, family-centered care.

Good relationships with clients and families are the foundation of my clinical work. I encourage family members to be an integral part of the therapy process.

Photograph of a woman with long, wavy brown hair, smiling, standing next to a research poster on a dark wall background. She is wearing a dark blazer over a patterned blouse with a lanyard around her neck.

I am dedicated to evidence-based practice.

When working with my clients, I apply my many years of clinical expertise, my understanding of the research literature, and my doctoral-level training in research design, data collection, and interpretation.

Colorful squares arranged in a grid over a background of grass and flowers. Two of the squares are partially tilted, revealing images of Paw Patrol cartoon characters Mayor Goodway and Zuma hidden behind the squares.

I value neurodiversity.

I understand that there are many ways in which people process information, express themselves, and contribute to the world. I focus on strengths, not deficits.

Diagram of the solar system showing the sun, planets, and their orbits, positioned above a fill-in-the-blank language exercise in which the sizes of Jupiter and Earth are compared by circling the word "bigger" and not circling the word "smaller."

I respect my clients' special interests.

Embracing special interests and incorporating them into therapy activities promotes engagement, joy, and real meaning in my sessions with clients, which in turn helps clients make concrete progress in their communication skills.

Elmo, a red furry puppet character with big eyes and an orange nose, jumping on a trampoline on a beach, with picture symbols next to the main image that visually represent the words "Who? Elmo; What? Jumping; Where? Beach."

I welcome you and your child without judgement, whoever you are.

I am a heart-centered person with an open mind. I want to learn about you and your child, what's important to your family, and how I can help.

A person pointing upward with his right hand, with a comic-style illustration of a dinosaur, and a row of three step-by-step action icons showing a person screaming 'AHH!', running, and hiding behind a red rectangle.
Services offered
More about me

Contact me

I would love to hear from you! Simply fill out this contact form, or reach out by email, phone, or text. We’ll start by scheduling a free, 20-minute video or telephone consult to discuss what you’re looking for and whether I may be the right person to help. If you would like, you can book your free consult directly here.

Anna Allen, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
aaa@creativecommunicationcare.com‪

(617) 651-1260‬