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Austin,#2Consumer Comment
Fri, July 03, 2015
I have been part of a group facilitated by Allen Lambert. I found him to be warm, thoughtful and caring to all members of the group. He asks probing questions that get down into the heart of client concerns, seeking to better understancd and help clients find new ways of approaching difficult problems. He helped me to figure out a lot about "what makes me tick," to learn more about myself and start seeing that some of my preconceived limitations were actually strengths. He appropriately balances seeking to understand, providing feedback, challenging clients to change, and providing validation and empathy. I'm a more confident and open person because of my time in his group.
Wiseowl
a,#3Author of original report
Sat, July 18, 2009
(Fred) Allen Lambert a token minority that is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Therapist claims to specialize in GLBTQ issues which I found to be a lie. He engaged in mobbing when I knew him. Mobbing can be considered illegal. Allen Lambert is just a token minority and is a coward. If he had any skill or backbone he would have helped me when I had asked him for it. His shady supervisors are Dr. Marla Craig (who equally engages in MOBBING and inappropriate flirtatious behaviors), Dr. Chris Brownson, and Dr. William Powers Jr. You may report any of those Machiavellian people to ripoffreport.com or to civil rights litigators that have no conflict of interest with The University of Texas at Austin in order to obtain options that can benefit you. You may also request that a civil rights litigator send a cease and desist letter to any person violating your civil rights, mobbing you, discriminating against you, or abusing you to the so-called authorities at The University of Texas and to the abuser. Also be sure to do a Texas Open Records Act as soon as possible. You may obtain your therapy files by doing a Texas Open Records Act, chapter 552 of the Government Code (formerly V.T.C.S. article 6252) as well as Article I, Sec. 8 of the Texas Constitution, the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, the common law of the State of Texas and any statute providing for public access to government information.
Wiseowl
a,#4Author of original report
Wed, June 24, 2009
Unfortunately consumers are not permitted to edit or correct their complaints on ripoffreport.com. LCSW (Licensed clinical social worker) is still licensed by the same board, although it is not a licensed professional counselor license. I posted the original complaint because too many licensees including him that practice therapy or counseling take some of their clients for granted. I do not speak for all of the clients. I speak for myself as a harmed client. Mental health is an extremely serious position for one to have. Utilization of sound techniques, theory, and structure to diminish negative thoughts, feelings, mood, and behaviors while developing a healthy and respectful therapeutic relationship is a must with all professionals practicing therapy and counseling. It is not just lip service. It has to be done. It's a complicated task, however, if you are licensed and educated then that is your responsibility to uphold that to high competency levels. You cannot blame the client for your mistakes and failures as a professional. Stop that now and take accountability. -Kitchener (1984) has identified five moral principles for therapy: "Autonomy, Above all do no harm, Beneficence, Justice, and Fidelity." - Diplomatic and fair discussion on treatment, diagnosis, and referrals to other professionals is highly suggested. It is also highly ethical to collaborate with your clients. -My view of counseling and therapy is to benefit clients in a way where they are helped, assisted, aided, and never kicked while down in order to overcome emotional, social, behavioral or mental problems through as much objectivity, empirically proven technique, respect, care, ethical obligation, and compassion as possible. In this way our society, as well as clients become far more enriched and improved. - There is no place for Fascism in counseling or therapy. Avoid counselors like that. They are out there unfortunately. - Psychology, diagnostics, labels, and counseling in itself isn't perfect. It has its glaring flaws, however, it isn't an excuse to harm, neglect, or sabotage the client. The framework for applied behavioral and cognitive theory and technique is the most empirically sound. Person centered, emotionally focused, and object relations theories all have their benefits but like anything personal, counseling and therapy must be individualized and utilized with sensitivity. -Therapist and counselors do need to look at themselves and maintain responsibility for how their sessions progress. They need to understand the power imbalance in the session, and how it can negatively effect a client. Countertransference, bias, sadism (if you like to cause pain then get out of counseling and therapy now), drug abuse, alcohol abuse, and pathological personality flaws in the counselor can cause damage to a client. I suggest early retirement for those types of 'professionals'. -Personality conflict or not a 'good fit' is not a legitimate excuse for neglect, causing harm, or incompetence. Those are my opinions.
Wiseowl
a,#5Author of original report
Wed, June 24, 2009
-Allen Lambert is an LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He also practices at 2520 Longview, Suite 312 Austin, TX 78705 (512) 589-6086. Information retrieved from his public website, http://www.allenlambert.com/Site/AllenLambert.com.html A comment made by Allen Lambert featured on Psychology Today website: My role is to be fully present with my clients as we work toward greater understanding of the issues and history involved. Through the use of many tools, including EMDR, we clarify goals and work toward solutions. I am comfortable working in both long term and short term situations. Many of my clients have experienced oppression and discrimination in a variety of forms. I bring a wealth of experience and knowledge in helping clients peel away the layers of "junk" that hold them back and limit their potential. We will work toward a realistic and dynamic approach to life. http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/name/Allen_Lambert_LCSW_Austin_Texas_45742 -During my experience he was not fully present, he did not work towards a greater understanding, he did not use any tools or clarify goals, nor did he try to work toward solutions. He did not utilize EMDR nor did he assist me in any form with discrimination or anxiety. He brought a wealth of very low quality and harmful experiences to me. Allen Lambert is full of it, Machiavellian, and duplicitous. It also seemed to me that he has a narcissistic personality. Be very careful with him. If you have a problem with Allen Lambert LCSW you can report it to ripoffreport.com, to a civil rights attorney, or to Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners Complaint Process Complaints Management and Investigative Section P.O. Box 141369 Austin, Texas 78714-1369 or call 1-800-942-5540 http://texaslawhelp.org/TX/index.cfm "do not throw your pearls before swine, or they will trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces." - Matthew 7:6