Profile / United States
Annette Malijen, LMFT
California
LMFT - relationships and mood concerns
See online therapy options- Anxiety and stress
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Relationship issues
About Annette
Annette Malijen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 25 years of experience. She works with people who face anxiety, stress, depression, relationship problems, and difficulties with addiction. She also supports concerns such as grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting questions, anger, self-esteem, career shifts, and compassion fatigue.
Annette uses direct, practical conversations to identify what is getting in the way of daily functioning. She listens for unhelpful thoughts and repeated behavior patterns, and then helps clients test small changes to see what works. Sessions focus on clear steps and simple skills that can be practiced between meetings.
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) ideas with client-centered therapy. CBT helps people notice how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Client-centered elements keep the conversation focused on what the person finds most important right now.
Annette structures work around the client’s goals. She checks progress and adjusts plans when something isn’t helping. Where relevant, she includes coaching-style guidance for career or life-change decisions.
She conducts therapy in English and accepts international clients. Before booking, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Payment uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How CBT and client-centered work online
Annette commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods in sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and handle stress. The client-centered side means the conversation stays focused on the client's goals and priorities, with the therapist reflecting what matters most to the person.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Annette will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which techniques to try first. She adapts plans based on what the client notices between sessions and what feels useful in daily life.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. It also lets people use exercises and homework in their usual surroundings to test changes between meetings. Many licensed professionals find these practical features helpful when combining skill practice with everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She helps with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship concerns, and addictions, plus related topics like grief, trauma, sleep, and parenting questions.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT ideas to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and habits, then try small behavior changes to see if things improve.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She keeps conversations practical and goal-focused, mixing CBT techniques with a client-centered approach that follows what the person says matters most.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with individuals on mood, relationship, and life-change concerns.
Where is she licensed and what is her credential?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
How does payment work?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; costs vary with location.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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