Fall 2023 National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training

Practice Name: Sharon Klein Counselling:

Allison Kagay

My desire and passion for helping others have been evident throughout my life span and this passion includes helping individuals grow and thrive. I believe people are unique, creative, capable, and responsible and I love having the opportunity to see transformation and change and be a part of it! I am an advocate for healing the whole person, which includes one’s spiritual journey as well. As a Christian Counselor, I aim to support you through your journey and provide resources, education, empowerment, and encouragement to you.

My approach consists of Behavioral and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with the incorporation of various practices to empower and strengthen the individual specific to their needs. My love for creativity and art is integrated into sessions with children and teens, providing them with the freedom to express themselves through various means, other than traditional talk therapy. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, addiction/substance use, Adult ADHD, Trauma, OCD, and self-esteem.   

I graduated from Messiah University and hold a license in New York as a Mental Health Counselor. I am originally from the West Coast and moved to NY in 2016 to continue my education and work in full-time ministry with an Assemblies of God church on Long Island. My journey into counseling began after experiencing my own adversity, and recognizing the benefits that come with having the added support. 

I am an active member of the American Counseling Association and I have undergone additional training relating to anxiety in Children and Teens, Trauma, CBT, and Child Centered Play Therapy.