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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Works with LGBT concerns
About Annette
LMFT in California with 25 years of experience, Annette Malijen focuses on relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, stress, and related concerns. She works with people facing addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy questions, parenting strain, career stress, and self-esteem problems. Sessions also address eating and sleeping issues, anger, coping with life changes, coaching needs, compassion fatigue, and LGBT-related concerns.
Annette uses client-centered approaches and cognitive behavioral techniques. She listens for each person's priorities and adapts conversations to what matters most in daily life. Expect straightforward talk about patterns, thoughts, and behaviors, with practical steps to try between sessions.
Her method is collaborative. She helps people identify concrete goals and tests small changes to see what helps. Cognitive behavioral tools are used to spot unhelpful thinking and build different habits. Client-centered work keeps the focus on the person's experience and choices.
Over 25 years she has worked with many common life challenges and long-term struggles. Her California LMFT credential means she is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in that state. She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients, but readers should check session options before booking.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location. The process starts by selecting the See online therapy options button and completing the brief form.
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How client-centered and CBT work in online sessions
Client-centered work means the therapist focuses on the person's experience and priorities. In practice this looks like open questions, reflective listening, and letting the client set the pace and topics. This approach helps when someone needs to be heard and to clarify what matters most in their life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. The therapist helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and offers exercises to try between meetings, which can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and some coping with addictions or sleep problems.
Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, and then recommend ways of working that match those aims. That choice can shift over time as progress is made and needs change.
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about practical arrangements and how sessions can fit into everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she work with?
She supports people with relationship problems, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques. The approach emphasizes collaborative goal-setting and practical steps to change thinking and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional work experience in clinical settings and related practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, international clients are accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and fees vary with location.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling the first session.
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