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Annie Allen, LMSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Annie is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Annie. View 21 reviews
Great news, Annie is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Michigan

Recent reviews

Annie is the best! She always encourages me to be honest on how I feel, and gives me reassurance and help to deal with my husband’s illness.

Reviewed May 2024

Annie Allen did a wonderful job during my 8 weeks of sessions in helping me deal with some tough situations in my life. Now I have tools to manage and move forward to progress and live a better life.

Reviewed March 2024

More about Annie

  • 20 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMSW

I am a caring, sensitive, compassionate, and transparent clinical therapist. I have been practicing for approximately 20 plus years in both Medical and Mental Health Services. As a therapist, I provided individuals, couple ( I don't specialized in marriage therapist, but I have a lot of experience in couple counseling), faith based, and group psychotherapy, enabling clients to cope with their chronic depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, fears, sleep disorder, memory loss, grief, and OCD, I also provided support for clients to learn strategies to solve and cope with their unique issues in everyday lives based on their diagnoses and treatment plan focusing on mental, emotional, psychological, and behavioral problems.

I have also facilitated an Alzheimer's. Women Support Group, TV and Radio Ministry in the community in various churches, senior centers, and other agencies. I believe all clients have the right to self-determination and be treated with dignity and respect.

In addition, I would like to commend you for recognizing your need to talk to a trained professional therapist about various problems you are experiencing. I am here to actively listen, act as a guide, and be a source of support for you. I want you to realize we are partners (team) in this therapeutic relationship, and your experience holds the key to personal growth and development because you are a unique individual.

Thank you for having confidence in my ability as a therapist to work on your team to develop and explore your coping strategies that target your current problems or situation. I look forward to working as a team with you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Compassion fatigue ADHD HIV / AIDS Hospice and End of Life Counseling Jealousy Multicultural Concerns Obsessions Compulsions and OCD Paranoia Prejudice and Discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-Harm

Treatment Approaches

  • 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

Licenses

Annie Allen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154746303.

  • LMSW · Michigan · 6801067985 · Expires February 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space. Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Annie Allen

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

21 reviews

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Annie is the best! She always encourages me to be honest on how I feel, and gives me reassurance and help to deal with my husband’s illness.

Reviewed May 2024

Annie Allen did a wonderful job during my 8 weeks of sessions in helping me deal with some tough situations in my life. Now I have tools to manage and move forward to progress and live a better life.

Reviewed March 2024

Annie is a great listener!

Reviewed March 2024

Ms. Allen is really great at gently leading you to that light bulb, mind blown moment. She is sincere and genuine and has helped me on a new path in repairing my marriage after an affair.

Reviewed March 2024

Annie has been absolutely amazing. I was looking for a godly woman who could not only help me overcome my challenges but provide godly counsel. She has helped me find clarity, given me wisdom and encouragement and been such an amazing listener. I cannot recommend Annie enough.

Reviewed February 2024

She is a great listener. She has helped me to appreciate what I have and to take a better perspective on things. Therapy with Annie really helps

Reviewed November 2023

Ms A has been a fantastic person to talk with. She is wise beyond her years and very easy to communicate with. Our sessions feel relaxed and practical. Better help makes this very easy and that is because of the talented therapists they work with.

Reviewed February 2023

Annie has done a great job in guiding me through some issues. Thank you!

Reviewed April 2023

the best

Reviewed January 2023

She is a wise person and is making our sessions feel very practical and grounded. I feel like I am making out goals rather than trying to fix problems.

Reviewed November 2022

Ms Annie has been an essential source of positive and constructive feedback. Our weekly sessions, worksheets, and her expertise has been helpful to me!

Reviewed September 2022

She’s my first therapist, and I couldn’tbe happier with how our conversations have helped me overcome many of the issues I have had for quite a while.

Reviewed August 2022

Annie Allen has done a professional job of list to my needs and suggesting several coping strategies.

Reviewed June 2022

I am very happy with Annie she is caring and very helpful.

Reviewed June 2022

Ms Allen is a god send! I look forward to our weekly sessions. She has helped me so much! I’m so glad I made the decision to give therapy a try and I’m grateful to have Ms Allen as my therapist.

Reviewed May 2022

Very understanding.

Reviewed May 2022

Since our first session, Ms. Allen has been absolutely attentive, understanding, and gave me different ways to interpret/ analyze things... I would definitely recommend her to my peers!

Reviewed April 2022

Fantastic therapist. Let’s me speak without judgement and listens. She has helped me so much.

Reviewed April 2022

She helps me a lot

Reviewed March 2022

Listens and is helpful in her responses

Reviewed January 2022

Ms Annie has been wonderful and given me tools to help with my goals. I enjoy our weekly sessions and I’m happy I made the decision to join Better Help!

Reviewed January 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Annie Allen offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Annie Allen works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Annie Allen speak?

Annie Allen speaks English.

How many years of experience does Annie Allen have?

Annie Allen has 20 years of experience.

Where is Annie Allen licensed to practice?

Annie Allen is licensed to practice in Michigan.

Does Annie Allen accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Annie Allen does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Annie Allen offer?

Annie Allen offers clients 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.

How can I communicate with Annie Allen?

Annie Allen can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Annie Allen?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.