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LMHC, LPC

Anna Allred, LMHC, LPC

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationWashington
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Anna

Anna Allred is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, motivation and self-esteem challenges find clearer paths forward.

Background and approach

With a decade of clinical experience working in both Washington and Oregon licensure, she focuses on creating a welcoming space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings without judgment. Her practice emphasizes collaboration and practical steps toward greater confidence and life satisfaction.

She draws on several evidence-informed therapies to tailor support to each person’s needs, working alongside clients to address coping with life changes, relationship and family concerns, grief, addiction, career questions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related challenges. Anna blends empathic listening with skills-based strategies so clients gain tools for handling intense emotions and making meaningful changes.

She encourages the courage it takes to begin therapy and remains a steady, supportive presence throughout the process.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and respect, helping clients feel understood while they explore personal goals and emotions; it is useful for building self-esteem and navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and developing new behavioral strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and motivation problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense mood swings and relationship difficulties.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to review symptoms, goals, and preferences, and then adapt techniques from these methods so the plan fits the individual. This means treatment may blend supportive listening with skills practice or targeted interventions as needs shift.

Online therapy offers flexibility by letting clients choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit their schedule and comfort level. Those options make it easier to maintain consistency in treatment, try different ways of engaging in sessions, and access licensed professionals from home or work when in-person visits are not feasible.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can Anna help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, addiction, career concerns, and ADHD among other areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach combines client-centered warmth with practical, skills-focused methods such as CBT and DBT to help clients build coping strategies and gain clarity.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience providing counseling and therapeutic support in clinical settings.
What credentials and location apply to this clinician?
Anna holds licenses in Washington and Oregon: WA LMHC LH 60768694 and OR LPC C5222, and she practices with clients in Washington.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or work internationally?
Therapy is provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for appointments?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and scheduling.
How is payment handled and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Washington, Oregon

Languages

English

What Anna can help with

Anna Allred works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

Anna works with clients with stress, anxiety, motivation, and self esteem.

How Anna approaches therapy

Anna's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Hypnotherapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Anna is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Washington, with 10 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Anna aims to support you in that process.