Allison Schacht
- MA, LCPC, CADC, CTP
Allison Schacht (she/her), MA, LCPC, CADC, CTP is a passionate, strengths-focused counselor whose top priority is creating a safe space for progress as defined by you. She earned a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, a Master’s in Forensic Mental Health Leadership, and a Certification in Substance Abuse Counseling from Adler University; she is a Certified Trauma Professional (CTP) and holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology with a Concentration in Queer Studies from Denison University.
Her interests include anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQIA+, substance use and addiction, interpersonal issues, managing stress, life transitions, identity exploration, and supporting those starting therapy for the first time. Allison uses an integrative, collaborative style that prioritizes the therapeutic relationship and your autonomy.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Strengths-Based, Collaborative Approach
- MA — Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Adler University)
- MA — Forensic Mental Health Leadership (Adler University)
- Certification — Substance Abuse Counseling (Adler University)
- Certified Trauma Professional (CTP)
- BA — Psychology, Concentration in Queer Studies (Denison University)
- Anxiety & Depression
- Trauma & PTSD
- LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care
- Substance Use & Addiction
- Interpersonal Issues & Communication
- Stress Management & Life Transitions
- Identity Exploration
- First-Time Therapy
- Yoga for Sleep — gentle routines for better rest
- Somatic Yin — reconnect body & emotions
- Sound Bath — deep relaxation & stress relief
- Breathwork Coaching — regulate and reset
Your first session focuses on your goals, history, and what has (and hasn’t) worked. Allison collaborates with you to build an actionable plan that blends skills with insight work and, when helpful, holistic supports from the Astute team.
- Evidence-based psychotherapy with a warm, collaborative approach
- Integrated wellness options on site (yoga, Pilates, acupuncture, reiki, sound bath)
- Coordinated care with your consent (PCP, psychiatry, partner clinicians)
- Telehealth for Illinois adults (18+)