Marlena Allen
LMSW Professional credential Licensed Master Social Worker A master’s-level social work license. Clinical independence and supervision requirements vary by state. Learn more about LMSWLicensed Master Social Worker
Marlena Allen is a Licensed Master Social Worker with more than a decade of experience supporting children, youth, and families. She brings a strong background in school social work, trauma support, and family advocacy. Her approach is empathetic, culturally responsive, and focused on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel supported as they work through challenges and life transitions.
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About
Marlena Allen is a Licensed Master Social Worker with over a decade of experience supporting children, youth, and families through complex life transitions. Her career has focused on advocating for the safety, well-being, and healthy development of young people from diverse backgrounds.During her graduate training, Marlena practiced as a school social worker at the elementary and high school levels in Albuquerque Public Schools, where she addressed the social-emotional and behavioral needs of students while collaborating with educators, families, and community partners.Marlena's approach is rooted in empathy, cultural sensitivity, and meeting clients where they are. She creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where healing and growth can occur, drawing on her extensive experience working with children navigating trauma, families facing challenges, and individuals from varied cultural backgrounds.Marlena earned her Master of Social Work from New Mexico State University and bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Criminology from the University of New Mexico.
Clinical Details
- Professional status
- Practicing under clinical supervision
- Clinical supervision
- Practicing under the clinical supervision of Michelle Chavez, LCSW (New Mexico).
- Office location
- Rio Rancho Office
- Therapy formats
- Couples Therapy Family Therapy Group Therapy Individual Therapy Play Therapy
- Works with
- Adults Children Couples Families First Responders Individual Therapy
- Languages
- English
- Clinician gender
- Female
Education & Training
- Master of Social Work Academic degree Master of Social Work A graduate academic degree in social work. MSW identifies education, not by itself a state license. Learn more about Master of Social Work , New Mexico State University
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, University of New Mexico
- Bachelor's degree in Criminology, University of New Mexico
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