Dr. Allen Riggs, LCMHC

Dr. Allen Riggs offers care for people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. He frames sessions around clear goals and practical steps so clients leave with tools they can use. He also works with people seeking coaching to boost motivation and confidence. Dr. Riggs is a licensed clinical mental health counselor, LCMHC, practicing in Utah.

Over 23 years he has helped people manage tough moments and rebuild steadiness in daily life. He uses straightforward methods that focus on thoughts, behaviors, and small changes that add up. Sessions typically look at current problems, try a few approaches, and pick what helps most. Progress is measured in ways that make sense to each person.

His work covers a wide range of concerns beyond the core issues, including substance use, domestic violence effects, attachment and personality challenges, communication and commitment problems, blended family stress, and first responder issues. He also has experience with autism and conditions such as disruptive mood dysregulation disorder. Those topics are approached with practical strategies and clear coaching when relevant.

Dr. Riggs combines client-centered listening with action-oriented strategies like cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing. He aims to keep sessions focused and relevant to each person’s life. People can expect collaborative planning and straightforward homework to practice between meetings.

Sessions are offered in English. He practices in Utah and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How his approaches adapt to online therapy

Dr. Riggs commonly uses cognitive behavioral approaches and client-centered work in online settings. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and low mood; it often involves clear exercises and short homework tasks. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and building a strong working relationship so people feel heard and can identify their own solutions.

He also draws on motivational interviewing when people want help finding or strengthening motivation for change. That approach uses open questions and reflective listening to help clarify goals and resolve mixed feelings about change. Together these methods are chosen collaboratively, based on the person's goals, needs, and preferences, so the plan fits the individual rather than the other way around.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for deeper conversations and demonstrations, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a quicker check-in, and text messaging supports shorter updates or between-session contact. These options let people fit sessions into busy lives and keep continuity even when travel or schedules change.