Allison Joiner

Allison Joiner, LCSW, MPH, serves as the Clinical Director of Avenues Recovery Center at Covington, in Covington, LA. Allison hails from Thibodaux, LA, and attended Nicholls State University. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a concentration in Family Youth Advocacy, as well as an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a double minor in Family and Consumer Sciences and Addictive Behaviors. Allison then pursued a dual Master’s Degree from Tulane University, and achieved a Master’s degrees in Social Work and Public Health with a concentration in Health Education and Communication.

 

Allison has always had a passion for addiction treatment, and has worked in the field of substance abuse and mental health for 14 years. She believes in thinking out of the box to develop individualized, innovative ways to support each and every client in their recovery journey.

 

In her spare time, Allison enjoys spending time with her husband and son Lucas, and is preparing for a baby girl due in October.