- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Annie
Annie Allen is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) with about 20 years of clinical experience in Michigan. She has provided care in medical and mental health settings and has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, grief, sleep problems, trauma, and obsessive-compulsive concerns.
Her approach is practical and collaborative. She listens first, then helps people identify coping strategies that fit their daily lives. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at how feelings shape relationships and interactions, and she uses cognitive and behavioral tools to address thoughts and routines that get in the way.
Annie has offered individual therapy, couple counseling experience, faith-based work, and group psychotherapy in a variety of community settings. She has facilitated support groups for people affected by Alzheimer’s and engaged in outreach through radio and church programs.
In sessions she helps people manage symptoms and build concrete skills for everyday challenges. That can include strategies for sleep, handling anger, coping with life changes, or managing attention and mood concerns.
She emphasizes respect and self-determination and treats people as partners in the work. Her view is that clients know their experience best, and therapy focuses on practical steps that reflect each person’s goals and values.
How Annie’s approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming emotions and seeing how those feelings shape patterns between people. It can help when strong feelings are hard to name or when recurring interaction patterns cause distress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical skills to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and to take action consistent with personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and routines, offering step-by-step techniques to change unhelpful patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Annie will work collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That plan can shift as therapy progresses, blending EFT, ACT, and CBT when helpful.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday or busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when needed. They also let people use audio-only sessions if they prefer less screen time or lower bandwidth. Discussing needs and timing up front helps match session style to everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, ADHD-related issues, self-esteem, and intimacy-related difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She practices a collaborative, listening-first approach that combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with cognitive and behavioral strategies and mindfulness skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has about 20 years of clinical experience working in both medical and mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) credential and is based in Michigan.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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