Gloria Allum "Kekalos", LMSW
Practical, respectful support for change
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- 27
- Credentials
- LMSW
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Gloria
Gloria Allum "Kekalos" is a Licensed Master Social Worker with 27 years of clinical experience in Michigan. She has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, addiction, trauma, and parenting concerns. Gloria emphasizes a respectful, down-to-earth approach for people who feel stuck and want practical change.
Her style is warm and straightforward. She meets people where they are and adapts sessions to each person's needs and goals. Sessions focus on clear steps clients can try between meetings as well as space to talk through difficult feelings.
Background and approach
Gloria draws on several therapy methods to suit each person. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and build new routines. She also incorporates psychodynamic ideas to help people understand recurring patterns and where they come from.
Motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies appear in her work when clients want short-term momentum or help making a change. These approaches help people clarify priorities and set achievable goals. Gloria balances practical skill-building with time to explore deeper personal issues.
Many people seek her help for grief, coping with life changes, anger, self-esteem, and intimacy-related concerns. She also supports those navigating blended family issues, chronic illness, codependency, and substance-related problems. Gloria aims to treat everyone with dignity and respect while offering steady, compassionate support as they work toward change.
What Gloria works with
Everything Gloria lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Gloria helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Gloria lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Gloria uses approaches online
Gloria often blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques. Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and reflecting what matters most to the person. It helps people feel understood and guides goal setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and behaviors to build practical skills and reduce distress, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and to boost commitment to steps they choose. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try different methods, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation, phone visits can be helpful when bandwidth is limited, and messaging allows brief check-ins or to send thoughts between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or other daily demands while keeping the same clinical approaches available.
Questions people ask about Gloria
What concerns does she help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, anger, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is empathetic and straightforward. She combines practical techniques with space to talk about deeper patterns and feelings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 27 years of experience as a Licensed Master Social Worker working with people across a variety of concerns and life stages.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an LMSW practicing in Michigan and holds the credential MI LMSW as listed.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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