Meet Allie Hoyt
LCMHCA, NCC
SHE/HER
Hey there! You might be searching through endless profiles and bios, trying to find someone who just gets it-someone you don’t have to justify your lived experience to. Whether that be the everpresent exhaustion of trying to exist in a world that wasn't built for you-your brain, your body, your identity(ies), I am so glad you found your way to this corner of the internet.
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I'm Allie. I am a human first, and a clinician second, and believe in the radical power of a genuine, authentic therapeutic relationship. While providing the highest quality of ethical care is my foundation, I recognize that clinical competence is just the crucial starting point, not the end goal. Something you should know about me is that I am always learning. I gather wisdom from books, clinical trainings, documentaries, nature, animals, my loved ones, and—honestly—from a substantial amount of art history and art heist focused fiction and non-fiction multimedia. But most of all, I learn from my clients. The impact of this work doesn’t stop on your side of the couch; it transcends to the chair where I sit. The time we share together in this professional relationship will be centered on you-your life, your goals, your values, your memories, your story. Because at the end of the day, you are the true expert on your own life.
"To shine your brightest light is to be who you really are. " - Roy Bennett
MY SPECIALTIES
Areas of Interest
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Folks laugh at my catch phrases, of which I seem to have many. But one of them really embodies the way I approach my clinical perspective in the therapy space: “People aren't for fixing, people are for supporting”.
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My approach is deeply contextual, collaborative, creative, and entirely unique to you. My role isn't to look at you through a lens of pathology or to push goals rooted in compliance. Instead, I look at the whole picture—blending high-context clinical evidence, substantive evidence and research based interventions and theories, with authentic empathy and humaneness; all aimed to build a space where you can finally take a deep breath, sink into (my very comfortable) office couch, and feel the weight of what you walk in with slowly come off, as time goes on and as I work steadfast to establish safety and trust as we embark on this journey. There are no rigid expectations here, but rather a space where we can work together to help you step into your most authentic self, the most “you” version of yourself.
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Being a counselor isn't just a job, it is a most immense honor. The care for clients does not stop at the 53 minute mark here, but continues through advocacy for equitable and accessible care, working with people’s brains instead of against them, building systems and spaces that include, consider, celebrate, and respect, as well as most ardently celebrating the client as the expert of their life, goals, and story.
I specialize in offering: ​ ​ Neuroaffirming care (ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, OCD) Moving past the DSM criteria to celebrate and support your lived identity. I am passionate about unpacking systemic invalidation, navigating masking fatigue, exploring self-understanding, identity development, advocacy and accomodation on your terms. OCD: Using evidence-based neuroaffirming techniques and interventions to support reclaiming comfort and peace in your body and brain, and reclaiming autonomy and profound trust in yourself, for yourself.  ​ LGBTQIA+ Identity Affirmation Creating a deeply celebratory, protective, and anti-oppressive space to explore intersectional identities. ​ Complex Trauma, PTSD Helping you safely process intergenerational cycles, relational trauma, sexual trauma, abuse, family of origin dynamics and trauma, grief/loss, and systemic trauma at a pace that respects and honors your nervous system's safety boundaries through consent forward and attuned based processing, with potential Brainspotting modality integration if that is something you are interested in.
Allie's Story
My journey into the counseling field has been shaped by a mosaic of experiences that taught me how deeply connected our minds, bodies, and communities truly are.
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Before settling into my clinical roots, I spent years working closely with individuals managing terminal illnesses, witnessing the profound interplay between physical health and psychological well-being. Simultaneously, I spent significant time fully immersed in the high-stakes world of Division I collegiate athletics. Supporting athletes navigating sports medicine, intense performance pressure, and physical injuries taught me exactly what it means to hold steady space for someone experiencing acute trauma, performance anxiety, and identity shifts.
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Because of this background, my style integrates evidenced-based, person-centered, trauma-informed approaches, pulling together an eclectic theoretical base grounded in decolonized, relational, depathologizing, anti-racist, and strength based perspectives. Through that foundation, I integrate Narrative Therapy, Somatic Work, Experiential Work, Parts Work, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Inference-Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Neuro-Affirming Exposure and Response Prevention therapy. My approach is radically human, deeply collaborative, and entirely customized to your unique timeline.
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Outside the Office
When I’m not in the therapy room, I practice the same slow, intentional wellness routines I advocate for. I highly value early, quiet mornings spent enjoying a cup of coffee, and I switch to iced matcha in the afternoon to protect my sleep. I am a massive fan of "dopamine dressing" in bright colors and bold patterns (think lots of pink, red, and polka dots!) because clothes should bring us joy. I find immense healing in nature, journaling, exploring global culinary arts, and watching the sunset to reset my perspective. You can also frequently find me hanging out with my favorite boundary-setting buddy—my cat, Pumpkin, whom I adopted on the very first day of fall!
Hey Pumpkin!
Education
MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling, ​
Wake Forest University, 2026
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BS in Psychology,
Tulane University, 2024
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Licensure
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Associate (LCMHCA)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
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Supervised by Jena Plummer, LCMHCS, LCAS
Training & Modalities
Narrative Therapy
Relational Cultural Therapy
Somatic Practices
Neuroaffirming Practices
Parts Work
Motivational Interviewing
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Creative Experiential Therapy
Brainspotting (Phase 1)
SafeZone LGBTQIA+ Allyship Training
MIGDAS-2 Adult Autism Assessment Training Phase 1
Inference Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Neuro-Affirming Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy