Gloria Allum "Kekalos", LMSW - Therapist in Michigan

About Gloria

Gloria Allum "Kekalos" is a Licensed Master Social Worker with 27 years of clinical experience based in Michigan. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth help for people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and parenting concerns. Sessions aim to be straightforward and respectful, with attention to each person's situation and goals.

Gloria uses well-known therapy approaches to guide work in session. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and change patterns.

Background and approach

She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences shape current feelings. Motivational interviewing helps when people need support finding internal motivation for change. Her style is warm and direct.

She listens carefully and adapts methods to fit what a person needs now. The focus is on small, manageable steps that lead to clearer choices and better day-to-day coping. Gloria has worked with many types of concerns across her career, including grief, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and family problems.

She can help with issues tied to chronic illness, blended family situations, codependency, and substance use among others. Sessions are offered in English from Michigan. Gloria provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

To begin, a client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a time that fits their availability.

Approaches and how online sessions support progress

Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting so the client feels heard and understood; it helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort priorities and emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going, which often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then adapt methods as needed. That means therapy can shift over time to match changing needs and priorities.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. These formats let clients fit appointments into busy lives, keep continuity during life changes, and use shorter or longer interactions depending on what they need. Licensed professionals can use these options to combine longer weekly sessions with brief check-ins when helpful.

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.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationships, parenting, grief, and related concerns such as self-esteem and anger.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is warm and practical. She listens closely and uses straightforward techniques to help people make gradual changes.

What is her professional background?

She is a Licensed Master Social Worker with 27 years of experience helping people with a wide range of concerns.

Where is her practice located and what are her credentials?

She practices from Michigan and holds the credential MI LMSW 6801059009 as a Licensed Master Social Worker.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 27 years
Licensed: Michigan
Languages: English

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