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Annie Allen

Experienced licensed social worker focused on coping skills

LMSW Michigan

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Annie

Annie Allen is a licensed social worker with two decades of experience delivering mental health and medical support across clinical and community settings.

Background and approach

She draws on a broad clinical background working with people facing depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, sleep disturbances, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and other emotional or behavioral challenges, helping them develop practical coping strategies tailored to daily life. Annie emphasizes respect for each person’s dignity and supports clients in discovering strengths that guide recovery and growth.

Her style is warm, transparent, and collaborative; she aims to listen carefully, offer guidance, and partner with clients on treatment plans shaped by their goals and lived experience. Annie has facilitated groups and community programs, including Alzheimer’s support for women and faith-based outreach, and she brings that community-oriented perspective into individual work.

Based in Michigan, she applies evidence-informed methods to assist clients in managing stress, navigating life transitions, addressing intimacy and parenting concerns, and confronting complex issues like compassion fatigue, HIV/AIDS related concerns, end-of-life issues, and multicultural stressors.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Annie integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, or sleep problems. ACT emphasizes values and acceptance, helping people build psychological flexibility and act toward meaningful goals even when difficult feelings arise.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; she collaborates with clients to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and presenting concerns. That collaborative process often begins by exploring the client’s current struggles and experimenting with techniques from different approaches until a helpful mix emerges.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit therapy into busy lives, and access support from Michigan-based licensed professionals without needing to travel.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Annie work with?
She addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, OCD-related issues, ADHD, and other emotional or behavioral challenges.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her work is collaborative and client-centered, blending approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally-Focused methods to suit individual needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings approximately 20 years of experience providing services in both medical and mental health settings, including group facilitation and community outreach.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an LMSW with credential details MI LMSW 6801067985 and practices in Michigan.
Does she provide services in other languages or accept international clients?
Services are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what session formats does she offer therapy?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are sessions billed and what is the cost structure?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should someone take to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Trauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

HIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingJealousyMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harm

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English