Annie Mays

Annie Mays is a licensed marriage and family therapist with twenty years of experience. She welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, eating concerns, or addiction. Annie also supports those dealing with divorce and separation, body image struggles, and questions about gender and sexuality. Her tone is warm and direct, and she aims to make the first step feel manageable for anyone who reaches out.

Annie uses a mix of approaches chosen to match each person’s needs. She often draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe difficult stories and Internal Family Systems to investigate different parts of the self. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with room for curiosity, emotional work, and practical steps.

She pays special attention to attachment and relationship patterns that show up across a person’s life. That can include family of origin issues, infidelity, or the fallout from a separation. Annie balances encouragement with honest feedback so clients can try new ways of coping without feeling rushed.

Annie is comfortable supporting people who identify as LGBTQ and those navigating gender dysphoria or kink and alternative sexual cultures. She also works with those facing substance or food-related struggles, addressing co-occurring anxiety, panic, or mood concerns.

Her first meeting is a two-way conversation where clients can ask questions and sense whether the fit feels right. Annie expects to collaborate on goals and pacing, and she adjusts methods as the work unfolds.

Therapeutic approaches and online work

Annie commonly uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships. Narrative work can be useful for life changes like divorce and separation because it separates the person from the problem and opens up new possibilities.

She also draws on Internal Family Systems, which looks at the different parts inside someone and how they interact. This approach helps when inner conflicts drive patterns like self-criticism, shame, or addictive behavior. Client-Centered methods guide the pace and tone of sessions, ensuring the conversation stays focused on what matters to the client.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. Annie will talk with clients about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they choose methods and adjust them as progress is made so the work remains useful and relevant.

Confirm current session options before booking to learn what online formats are offered. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy lives, like squeezing in a midday meeting or keeping regular check-ins without a commute. Online work can make it simpler to maintain momentum between appointments and to try new coping strategies in day-to-day routines.