Annie Allen, LMSW - Therapist in Michigan

About Annie

Annie Allen is a licensed social worker with more than 20 years of clinical experience. She practices as an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - and draws on long experience in both medical and mental health settings. She speaks plainly and listens closely to understand what is most pressing for each person who reaches out.

She focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, anger, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

She also addresses issues such as trauma and abuse, intimacy-related struggles, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. In addition, she has worked with concerns related to HIV/AIDS, hospice and end-of-life counseling, multicultural issues, OCD, prejudice and discrimination, seasonal mood changes, jealousy, paranoia, and self-harm. Annie uses a mix of proven approaches tailored to the individual.

She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered work. Sessions focus on clear tools, new ways of thinking, and steady support rather than jargon. Her style is compassionate and straightforward.

She aims to be an active listener who helps people name problems and find practical steps forward. She encourages clients to play an active role and treats each person with dignity and respect. Annie’s background includes facilitation of support groups and community outreach in churches and senior centers.

She invites people to begin by describing what matters most, then she helps shape a plan that fits their goals and day-to-day life.

How Annie’s approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then move toward what matters in life. It is useful for anxiety, depression, grief, and stress that gets in the way of daily living. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with sleep problems, anxiety, and mood concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete tools for regulating intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for anger, relationship struggles, and compassion fatigue.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals and priorities and recommend methods that fit your needs. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made or priorities shift.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let you use face-to-face time for deeper conversations. Phone sessions can work when video is difficult, and live chat or text-based messaging support shorter check-ins and skills practice between sessions. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy life while keeping the focus on practical tools and steady support.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can Annie help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep issues, anger, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her profile.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is compassionate and straightforward. She focuses on listening, practical steps, and helping clients take an active role in their progress.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings roughly 20 years of experience working in both medical and mental health services, including group facilitation and community outreach.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is an LMSW with license number MI LMSW 6801067985 and practices in Michigan.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does cost and scheduling work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire to schedule.

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Experience: 20 years
Licensed: Michigan
Languages: English

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