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- ACT and CBT
- Emotionally-Focused work
- Grief and hospice
About Annie
LMSW, 20 years' experience. Annie Allen practices in Michigan and helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, sleep problems, and coping with life changes using a mix of approaches she lists in her work.
Annie has about two decades of clinical work in medical and mental health settings. She has provided individual therapy, couple counseling, faith-based support, and group psychotherapy. Her background includes work with chronic depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive concerns, memory loss, and grief support.
She describes a collaborative approach. Sessions focus on listening, practical problem-solving, and strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral methods and acceptance-based work. She also uses client-centered ideas, dialectical skills, and emotionally-focused techniques where useful.
Annie has led community groups such as an Alzheimer’s women’s support group and participated in TV and radio ministry outreach. That work informs how she discusses caregiving, end-of-life concerns, and hospice-related issues with people who are facing those stresses.
Her practice includes attention to multicultural concerns, HIV/AIDS, prejudice and discrimination, compassion fatigue, and related relationship or intimacy difficulties. She emphasizes collaboration - working as a team to identify coping strategies that fit each person’s situation.
People can expect straightforward conversation about coping skills, behavior changes, and managing strong emotions. Annie asks clients to bring their experience into sessions so the two of them can choose approaches that make sense for everyday life.
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How Annie uses ACT, CBT, and client-centered work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. Online ACT sessions often include exercises to clarify values and build small, meaningful actions for daily life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that worsen mood or anxiety. Online CBT sessions typically use structured conversations, practical homework, and skill practice to change unhelpful habits.
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and the person’s own experience. In remote sessions this can look like reflective conversations where the therapist follows the client’s priorities and helps organize thoughts and goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Annie will collaborate with each person to weigh these methods against their goals and preferences. Together they decide which tools to try and adjust them as needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a work break, avoiding travel time, or choosing audio-only if bandwidth is limited. These practical benefits can help people keep therapy consistent while attending to everyday responsibilities.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, trauma and abuse, anger, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her specialty areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, team-based style. Methods include acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical skills, and emotionally-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has around 20 years of experience working in both medical and mental health settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LMSW (licensed master social worker) in Michigan and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm the available session formats before booking to match your needs.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.