Hi, I'm Ally

Most people call me Ally. I'm the founder of Out of The Box Counseling, and I work with adult women navigating trauma, big emotions, and attachment wounds that show up in everyday life. Therapy with me is real and collaborative. You won't be talking to someone who just nods at you.

Why "Out of The Box"

I was born premature and spent my first days in an incubator, so I literally started life in a box. I opened this practice on Juneteenth for people who have never quite fit the standard box either.

My training

I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor, licensed in Florida and registered for telehealth in South Carolina. Brainspotting is the heart of my work. I'm a Certified Brainspotter, trained directly by Dr. David Grand, the founder of Brainspotting, and I'm currently training as a Brainspotting Consultant. I'm also EMDR trained, but Brainspotting is where I do my best work.

What to expect

You'll get warmth, and you'll also get honesty. We'll look at what happened, how your nervous system learned to protect you, and how to feel safer in yourself and your relationships.

Between sessions, I use an app called Quenza to share activities and reflections that support our work.

Every so often, I'll also email you a short check-in questionnaire through ClientForms. No account, no password, no app. Just click the link, answer at your own pace, and you're done.

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A Special Recognition

Shortly after launching Out Of The Box Counseling, I was honored to receive the 2021 Achievement in Psychology Award from the University of North Florida Black Alumni Association.

My Values

Confidentiality

Your story stays in the room. You deserve a space where privacy and safety are taken seriously so you can be fully honest without bracing for judgment.

Creativity

Healing isn’t one‑size‑fits‑all. We’ll use Brainspotting, body‑based tools, and other approaches in a way that fits you, not a rigid template.

Compassion

You’ll be met with empathy, not criticism. Every step counts here—even the messy, inconsistent ones you might usually beat yourself up for.

Acceptance

You get to show up as your whole self. This space is inclusive, affirming, and made for people who have often felt “too much” or “not enough” everywhere else.

Let’s work together

If you’re feeling tired of holding it all together by yourself, this is your invitation to not do it alone anymore. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, BPD, attachment stuff, or a big messy mix of all of the above, there is room for all of it here.

Therapy with me is collaborative, honest, and human—we’ll sort through what’s going on, get clear on what you actually want for your life, and build support that fits the real you, not some “ideal client” version. When you’re ready, reach out and let’s talk about what working together could look like.