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Annie Allen, LMSW

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Annie

Annie Allen is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) with two decades of experience providing clinical care in both medical and mental health settings.

Background and approach

She brings a compassionate, transparent approach and has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, sleep difficulties, self-esteem struggles, and a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Over her career she has offered individual therapy as well as couple, faith-based, and group work, and has facilitated community support programs such as an Alzheimer’s women’s group and outreach through radio and church settings. Her practice emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s right to self-determination.

Annie works with clients to develop practical coping strategies tailored to their diagnoses and life circumstances, drawing on approaches that address thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. She presents herself as an attentive listener and a guide, aiming to help clients explore strengths, process difficult experiences, and build skills for managing day-to-day challenges.

Annie welcomes people who are ready to engage in a partnership focused on growth and problem-solving.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult internal experiences, and take committed action toward meaningful goals; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions that feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering concrete tools for symptoms like anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and obsessive thinking. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and reshaping emotional responses and connection patterns, which can help with intimacy-related issues and strong emotional reactions.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to consider goals, preferences, and the nature of the concerns to determine whether ACT, CBT, EFT, or a blend of methods is the most useful path forward. That partnership helps tailor sessions so interventions feel relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to fit care into busy schedules and access support from home. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, check in between sessions when needed, and try therapeutic tools in real-life contexts while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Annie commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, sleep problems, self-esteem, anger, compassion fatigue, and related emotional challenges.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is compassionate and client-centered, emphasizing collaboration and respect while helping clients develop coping strategies and practical skills for daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings about 20 years of experience working in both medical and mental health services, including individual and group therapy and community outreach programs.
What credentials and location are listed for her practice?
Annie holds an LMSW with the Michigan license number MI LMSW 6801067985 and is based in Michigan.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Therapy is offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to availability and preference.
How are costs and billing handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session based on the therapist's 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

What Annie can help with

Annie Allen works with clients on stress and anxiety, grief, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

Annie works with chronic depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and fears.

How Annie approaches therapy

Annie's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Annie is a Licensed Masters Social Worker practicing in Michigan, with 20 years of clinical experience.