About Tami Vienn Allen.... the Person
About Tami
As a proud native Houstonian, I graduated from Bellaire High School and my graduation present was my beautiful son. After attending college for a few years, I realized it was not for me. Always having a passion for cosmetology, I started cosmetology school and for the next 30 years, I built a successful business which included ownership of three salons and styling hair for some of Houston's top professionals and celebrities.
During this time I raised and cared for my family, at times as a single parent, until my youngest finally left the nest. This time allowed me the opportunity to make a career shift to this rewarding career in professional counseling. I am the proud mother of two adult children and excitedly awaiting the day my children tell me I will be a "Gi-Gi". My son is an IT professional who enjoys the luxury of self-employment while traveling the world and my daughter is completing her residency in general Surgery in Ohiio.
When not in session, you can finding me enjoying life with my "Adventure Partner." You can find me at the gym teaching cycle classes, enjoying outdoor cycling in the suburbs and serving on the board of my cycling club as Ride Chair, and burning up the streets on my Harley-Davidson. When that wears me out, I just veg out on the couch with ice cream, cookies, and a movie,
Education and Expertise
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) dedicated to providing high-quality mental health care. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Phoenix in 2009 and my Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Capella University in 2012.
I have gained extensive clinical experience working within county mental health agencies and the county jail mental health division. In 2017, I launched my private practice to focus on the areas I find most fulfilling: relationship dynamics. Whether you are seeking premarital, marital, life-partner, or divorce recovery support, I provide a non-biased space for all races, religions, and gender/sexual orientations.
Notably, my practice has seen significant growth in men’s mental health. I take pride in being a "listening ear" for men, providing practical understanding of women, relationships, and—most importantly—themselves.
You've come to the right place if you are looking for a therapist who is down to earth, understands your needs, and serve as your accountability partner. Most of all, if you need a therapist you can connect with during this tough time, that is me!
Like any other relationship, it's all about chemistry, transparency, open communication, and trust is key to a successful, therapeutic connection.
My role in this process is to teach you how to communicate effectively, gain confidence as I help you solve problems collaboratively and respectfully, and learn to forgive and trust again.
As a result of the process, you will develop and grow as individual by learning to look at common destructive patterns in your life and I will you to create a plan for change.
