Annette Malijen, LMFT

Therapist in California

Experienced California LMFT focused on practical support

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Compassionate listener
Practical tools
Collaborative planning

About Annette

Annette Malijen is a California licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of experience. She helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress, addiction concerns, relationship conflicts, and grief. Her style is respectful and compassionate, with a focus on listening and tailoring each session to the person in front of her.

She practices in a plainspoken, conversational way. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on practical steps that can be tried between meetings. Annette adapts her approach to fit individual circumstances rather than using one set method for everyone.

Her clinical work draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, tools she uses to help people understand patterns of thinking and to try new behaviors. This often involves identifying unhelpful thoughts, practicing different responses, and tracking small changes over time.

Annette emphasizes collaboration when planning goals and checking progress. She takes time to hear worries and to set manageable next steps so people leave with clear ideas about what to try between sessions.

Many clients come with concerns about intimacy, parenting stress, sleep or eating difficulties, career strain, and compassion fatigue. Annette aims to meet each person with sensitivity and to create a practical, individualized plan that fits their life and needs.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s lead. The therapist creates space for concerns to be named and then works with the client to decide what to address next. This approach helps when people need understanding and acceptance before making changes.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses clear exercises to spot unhelpful thinking and to try different behaviors. CBT is often used for depression, anxiety, stress, and patterns that maintain difficult habits.

Finding the right approach usually happens together. Annette will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. She helps clients test methods and adapts the plan based on what fits their needs and life circumstances.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy day. Online work can reduce travel time and make regular check-ins simpler to maintain. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to make sure they fit your routine and technical needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can Annette help with?

She supports people with depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, relationship issues, grief, trauma, intimacy concerns, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, career stress, and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapy style like?

She uses a respectful, conversational approach that is tailored to each person. Sessions emphasize listening, practical steps, and collaborative goal setting.

How much experience does she have?

She has 25 years of professional experience working with people facing a wide range of life and mental health concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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