Annie Allen, LMSW
Compassionate Michigan LMSW supporting resilience and coping
- 20 years experience
- Stress and anxiety focus
- Flexible online sessions
About Annie Allen
Annie Allen is a compassionate licensed social worker with roughly 20 years of experience providing care across medical and mental health settings. She draws on a long career supporting individuals, couples, faith-based clients, and groups to manage challenges such as chronic depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, fears, sleep disturbances, memory concerns, grief, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Annie holds the credential LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker), which reflects her clinical training and professional standing.
Her practice emphasizes practical strategies tailored to each person's diagnosis and treatment plan, addressing mental, emotional, psychological, and behavioral needs. While not a marriage specialist, she brings substantial experience in couples counseling and works collaboratively with partners to address relationship and intimacy-related concerns. Annie also offers psychotherapy formats that include individual work, group sessions, and faith-informed approaches when appropriate.
Beyond direct clinical work she has facilitated an Alzheimer’s women support group and contributed to community outreach through TV and radio ministry, churches, senior centers, and other agencies. She upholds clients' rights to self-determination and treats people with dignity and respect. Annie approaches therapy as a partnership - actively listening, guiding, and helping clients develop coping strategies to meet current challenges and promote personal growth. She welcomes the opportunity to work together to explore strengths and practical solutions.
Her practice emphasizes practical strategies tailored to each person's diagnosis and treatment plan, addressing mental, emotional, psychological, and behavioral needs. While not a marriage specialist, she brings substantial experience in couples counseling and works collaboratively with partners to address relationship and intimacy-related concerns. Annie also offers psychotherapy formats that include individual work, group sessions, and faith-informed approaches when appropriate.
Beyond direct clinical work she has facilitated an Alzheimer’s women support group and contributed to community outreach through TV and radio ministry, churches, senior centers, and other agencies. She upholds clients' rights to self-determination and treats people with dignity and respect. Annie approaches therapy as a partnership - actively listening, guiding, and helping clients develop coping strategies to meet current challenges and promote personal growth. She welcomes the opportunity to work together to explore strengths and practical solutions.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Annie Allen have?
Annie Allen has 20 years of experience.
Is Annie Allen a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker). License details: MI LMSW 6801067985.
In which languages does Annie Allen provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Annie Allen located?
Annie Allen is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Annie Allen as my therapist?
You can work with Annie Allen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Annie Allen work with international clients?
Annie Allen does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Annie Allen cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Annie Allen
Annie uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them and to clarify personal values that guide meaningful action - a useful approach for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening and a nonjudgmental stance so clients can explore their experiences and find their own solutions, often helpful for grief, self-esteem, and coping with change. Additionally, she incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify patterns of thinking that affect emotions and behavior and to teach practical skills for managing symptoms such as intrusive thoughts, sleep problems, and low mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Annie works collaboratively with clients to consider their needs, goals, and preferences and to adapt methods over time so the work fits the individual.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for people to access licensed professionals and maintain continuity of care while balancing everyday responsibilities.