- 25 years experience
- Client-centered approach
- CBT techniques
About Annette
Annette Malijen is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and struggles with addiction. She also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, intimacy questions, and parenting challenges. Her style is rooted in respect, sensitivity, and compassion for each person's situation.
In sessions she adapts the conversation and plan to fit individual needs. Annette combines client-centered work with practical cognitive-behavioral strategies. That means she listens first to understand what matters most, then helps people try concrete steps to change thoughts and behaviors that get in the way.
Clients can expect straightforward talk and tools they can practice between meetings. She pays attention to everyday pressures such as work stress, sleep and eating concerns, caring for others, and career transitions. Coaching elements are used when people want goal-focused support alongside therapy.
Annette accepts international clients and practices out of California as an LMFT. She invites people from diverse backgrounds, including LGBT clients, to explore coping skills, rebuild confidence, and manage anger or compassion fatigue. Her approach is flexible and aimed at making therapy useful for everyday life.
Starting therapy is framed as a step toward change rather than a one-size-fits-all program. Annette encourages small, manageable shifts that add up over time and tailors pacing to each person's readiness and goals.
How client-centered and CBT approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. The therapist reflects what they hear and helps clients find their own solutions, which can be especially helpful for relationship worries, low self esteem, and grief.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT offers practical exercises and small experiments to try between sessions, useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep or eating concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide whether to emphasize listening and exploration, CBT skills, or a mix of both. Goals, preferences, and daily life shape that choice so the plan fits each client.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to check in during a lunch break, use shorter follow-ups, or connect when travel is difficult. The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking to make sure they meet your needs.
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Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with relationship issues, depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping concerns, anger, self esteem, career matters, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and compassionate, focusing on respectful listening. She pairs that with practical cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and life transitions.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.