- Years in practice
- 25
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Depression
About Annette
Annette Malijen is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of professional experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, and relationship struggles. Parents can also turn to her for support with parenting questions and related strain.
She works in English and provides services to clients in California as well as international clients. Her style is warm and respectful. Sessions focus on clear, practical conversation.
She listens first, then tailors the plan to each person's needs.
Background and approach
Expect guidance that is straightforward and adaptive rather than one-size-fits-all. Annette draws on client-centered methods to build trust and on cognitive behavioral techniques to tackle unhelpful thoughts and habits. That combination can help with mood, coping skills, problem solving, and day-to-day behavior changes.
She aims to make tools usable between sessions so progress carries over to real life. Over a long career she has supported people through grief, trauma, work stress, intimacy concerns, sleep and eating issues, and career shifts. She also offers coaching around life changes and compassion fatigue.
Her approach balances empathy with practical steps to move forward. Therapy is offered through a mix of video, phone, live chat, and text messaging. New clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on the therapist's availability.
What Annette works with
Everything Annette lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Annette helps people with.
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
Approaches Annette lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Annette Uses Therapy Approaches Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's perspective and creating a supportive space. In practice that means the therapist follows the client's lead, reflects feelings, and helps clarify goals so conversations feel relevant and respectful.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying new behaviors or coping strategies to change how someone responds to stress, anxiety, or low mood.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and daily challenges, then suggest methods that match those goals. Clients and the therapist can adjust the plan as progress is made or needs change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for full conversations and working through cognitive exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging let people keep momentum between sessions or fit support into a busy day. These options make therapy more flexible and accessible for different schedules and situations.
Questions people ask about Annette
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction issues, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, and parenting concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and respectful with an emphasis on listening first. She then tailors practical steps to each person's needs.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - and is licensed in California.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English, and she also accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start therapy?
Begin by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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