- Attachment-based methods
- Narrative and IFS work
- Motivational interviewing
About Annie
Annie Mays is an Oregon LMFT with 20 years of clinical experience. She sees adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, eating issues, depression, and concerns related to sexual identity and gender. Annie also works with people wanting to understand how family of origin patterns affect their current life.
Annie describes her approach as practical and flexible. She relies on Narrative Therapy and Internal Family Systems alongside attachment-informed work. Sessions are conversational and focused on identifying patterns, feelings, and actions that get in the way of daily life.
People who meet with Annie can expect a straightforward first appointment that covers history and goals. She treats the first visit as a mutual interview so both sides can decide how to proceed. After that, sessions mix listening with gentle challenge and reflective exercises.
Annie commonly helps people untangle issues around body image, eating and food-related concerns, substance and alcohol problems, and panic or mood symptoms. She also works with people navigating gender dysphoria, questions about sexual expression including kink and BDSM, and the guilt or shame that often follows relationship ruptures.
Her work draws on motivational interviewing to support changes in behavior and client-centered methods to prioritize each person’s priorities. She encourages clear, manageable steps between sessions and checks progress regularly. Adults interested in exploring family roots of current struggles will find those themes are a regular focus in her work.
How Annie’s approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships influence current reactions and closeness. Online, this can mean noticing patterns in how someone asks for help, responds to stress, or manages boundaries. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves. In virtual sessions, the therapist and client identify unhelpful storylines and try out alternative, more helpful ways of describing events.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Annie will work collaboratively to decide whether attachment-focused work, IFS, or narrative methods fit best. She checks in about goals and adjusts methods as needs and preferences become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make scheduling easier and help fit therapy into a busy life. They can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to keep appointments during workday breaks. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about what session rhythm and format would fit daily life best.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, eating and mood concerns, and related issues such as body image and panic. Family of origin issues are listed as a focus area.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical, using listening, reflective exercises, and measured challenge. Sessions include goal-setting and follow-up between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience as an LMFT working with adults on a range of concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LMFT licensed in Oregon and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do you get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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