Annie Allen

Annie Allen is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) with about 20 years of experience in medical and mental health settings. She describes herself as caring, sensitive, and transparent. Annie listens closely and aims to be a steady source of support while people talk through difficult moments.

Her background includes work with individuals and groups in clinics, churches, senior centers, and community agencies. She has led support groups for Alzheimer’s caregivers and worked with people facing chronic depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, sleep problems, grief, and obsessive-compulsive difficulties. She also brings experience counseling around HIV/AIDS and end-of-life concerns.

In sessions she focuses on practical strategies that help with day-to-day life. That can mean learning coping skills for stress and anger, practicing behavioral steps for sleep and mood, or building communication skills for intimacy-related struggles. She frames therapy as collaborative work where the client’s experience guides each step.

Annie uses a mix of approaches to match the person in front of her. She draws from acceptance and commitment work, cognitive tools, emotion-focused methods, dialectical behavior strategies, and a client-centered stance. These methods are chosen to fit the problem and the client’s preferences.

She emphasizes respect and self-determination. Clients can expect a therapist who treats them with dignity, listens without judgment, and helps them develop concrete coping plans. If you want a steady, experienced guide through grief, anger, or major life changes, Annie aims to work as part of your team.

How Annie’s Methods Translate to Online Sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match their values. ACT can help with anxiety, depression, and managing anger by shifting attention to meaningful behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and obsessive-compulsive patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and expressing emotions to improve connection and reduce distress in close relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Annie will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on goals, preferences, and what shows up in early sessions. That means techniques can be adapted over time rather than fixed at the start.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Many people find online therapy useful because it can fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain regular appointments. Some formats also let sessions be shorter or avoid video when that helps with concentration or bandwidth. Talk with Annie about what will work best for you and your routine.