Therapist profile
Annette Malijen, LMFT
California
LMFT in California - Anger and Relationship Support
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 36570
- NPI1316107048
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- CBT methods
- Anger and stress
About Annette
Annette Malijen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 25 years of professional experience. She helps people who are struggling with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, addictions, grief, and related life changes. Sessions are grounded in straightforward conversation and practical steps rather than jargon.
Annette listens for the patterns that keep problems repeating. She focuses on what people do, think, and feel in everyday situations. That can mean noticing how anger shows up at work, in parenting, during conflict, or after loss, then picking small, manageable changes to try between meetings.
Her work draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). With a client-centered stance she encourages honest feedback and a collaborative tone. Using CBT, she looks at thoughts and behaviors that reinforce stress, anxiety, or mood problems and tests alternative ways of responding.
Annette also addresses intimacy issues, sleep and eating concerns, career stress, and compassion fatigue. She helps people set realistic goals, develop coping skills, and track what does and does not work in daily life. The focus is on usable tools rather than abstract theory.
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. Before a first session she asks clients to describe the main problem, what has been tried so far, and what a better week would look like. That information guides the first plan for change.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaboration. It emphasizes the client's perspective, straightforward feedback, and a respectful, nonjudgmental tone to help people clarify goals and next steps. This approach suits conversations about relationship strain, anger that comes up in daily life, and grief where understanding the person's experience matters.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and actions keep problems going. It uses clear exercises and small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety, manage anger responses, and change unhelpful thinking. Clients often leave sessions with specific tasks to try between meetings so progress can be measured.
Deciding which method to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has worked in the past to pick an approach or blend methods. That choice can shift as needs change during therapy.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help people keep momentum while they work on anger, stress, or relationship concerns.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addictions, grief, intimacy concerns, sleep and eating problems, career stress, parenting challenges, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a conversational, practical style focused on everyday thoughts and behaviors. Sessions aim to identify patterns and try small, testable changes.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and practices with that credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking to know how meetings are held.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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