Our Team
THERAPIST, CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
Charles Allen, LCSW
He/him
Charles Allen is a Veteran and served for eight years with the United States Coast Guard. As a Veteran, Charles’ passion has been for serving his fellow Veterans. He began his Mental Health career as a substance use disorder specialist. Charles would later work in mental health as a nurse’s assistant. Charles completed his undergraduate degree from Central Washington University in Psychology in 2011 and then graduated with a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington in 2013.
As a generalist, Charles has developed skills in a variety of mental health interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems therapy, and in the last seven years has trained in Gottman Couples Therapy.
After graduation, Charles joined the Group Health Research Institute as part of a team researching improved treatment interventions for the prevention of suicide. He then served as a therapist at Sound Mental Health in Seattle Washington for two years. Charles accepted an opportunity with the Veterans Administration with over 20 years of Federal Service. With the Veteran’s Administration, Charles has been privileged to treat ubiquitous mental health needs of a highly diverse population.
“My sincere belief is that mental health is an integral part of a person’s well-being and that it should be readily available to everyone, in every condition. At the heart of Gold Standard Therapy is the therapeutic relationship based on trust, empathy, respect, and unconditional positive regard for the client. I do not believe that there is any individual, couple, or family mental health challenge (chronic or acute) that cannot be overcome with collaboration and good-faith effort.”
OFFICE MANAGER
Teresa Allen
She/her
Born and raised in Oregon, Teresa has over 30 years of experience in office management and customer service. Teresa’s commitment to compassionate and caring service for clients and employees is without equal. Teresa enjoys her two fur babies and is an avid outdoors enthusiast.
“Combining my love for helping people and meaningful interactions with our clients, I take pride in creating a warm, welcoming environment for everyone who comes to Serenity Oregon.”