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Annie Mays

Annie Mays

LMFT

Oregon

Compassionate therapist for life change

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At a glance

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, Oregon / T0810
Experience
20 years
Languages
English
Location
Oregon

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    • Warm and direct
    • Narrative and IFS
    • Motivational support

    About Annie

    Annie Mays, LMFT, welcomes people who are feeling stuck by stress, anxiety, depression, eating concerns, or struggles with addiction. She speaks plainly and offers a calm, warm presence so clients know they are heard. Annie frames the first meeting as a mutual interview to see if the match feels right.

    Annie brings 20 years of experience and uses multiple approaches to meet each person where they are. She favors Narrative Therapy and Internal Family Systems to help people make sense of painful stories and the parts of themselves that drive behavior. She also incorporates Motivational Interviewing to support change when habits around substance use, eating, or other behaviors feel stuck.

    In sessions she aims for a steady, respectful energy. Clients can expect honest curiosity, a listening stance, and gentle challenges when growth is ready. The focus is on small, practical steps rather than quick fixes.

    Annie often addresses body image, gender dysphoria, and issues common in LGBT communities. She also helps people navigate attachment concerns, family of origin issues, infidelity, and midlife questions. Eating and food-related problems, including co-occurring self-harm or substance concerns, are part of her clinical focus.

    She works from Oregon and holds a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not work with international clients. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

  2. How Annie Uses Approaches Online to Support Change

    Annie often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping someone move toward goals at their own pace. She also draws on Narrative Therapy, which looks at the stories people tell about themselves. Rewriting those stories can reduce shame and open up new ways of living. Internal Family Systems helps people notice different inner parts and how they relate to one another, which can be useful for eating concerns, mood struggles, and addictive patterns. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Annie will explore your goals and preferences with you and suggest ways of working that feel like a good match. Together you can try methods and adjust if something does not fit. The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into busy days and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to keep regular appointments and to check in more consistently. The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm available formats before booking to make sure they fit your needs and routine.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTEating disordersDepression

    Additional focus areas

    Attachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyInternal Family Systems

    Experience

    20+ years

    Listed in

    Oregon

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist address?

    She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, eating and food-related issues, and addictions. Additional topics include body image, attachment issues, gender dysphoria, and midlife concerns.

    How would you describe the therapy style?

    Sessions combine listening with practical guidance and gentle challenges. Expect a warm presence, reflective questions, and help identifying small steps toward change.

    What is her clinical background?

    She has twenty years of experience working with people facing mood and behavioral concerns. Her work includes helping those with co-occurring issues like self-harm and substance use.

    What credentials and location are listed?

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

    Which languages and international options are supported?

    Sessions are offered in English, and she does not accept international clients at this time.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current session options before booking.

    How does payment and cost work?

    Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

    What should I do to begin?

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

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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