Annie Mays, LMFT

Annie Mays is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of experience. She meets people where they are and focuses on everyday problems like stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and concerns that often appear in midlife. Annie aims to create a warm, approachable space so clients feel seen and heard from the first session.

She uses a flexible mix of methods chosen to fit each person. Narrative work helps people rewrite the stories they tell about themselves. Internal Family Systems looks at the different parts inside a person and how they relate. Client-centered principles guide sessions so the client's pace and priorities lead the work.

Annie often helps people facing eating and body image issues, substance use concerns, and mood or panic symptoms. She also supports people exploring gender and sexual identity questions, including gender dysphoria and kink or alternative sex culture topics. Conversations can cover family of origin patterns, infidelity, divorce and life-purpose questions that come up around midlife.

Sessions are designed to be collaborative and gently challenging when needed. Annie describes the first meeting as a mutual interview - a chance for both of you to see if the fit feels right. She pays attention to the emotional safety and readiness of each client while helping them move toward clearer goals.

Clients can expect practical conversation, exploration of personal stories, and focused work on shifting unhelpful patterns. Annie aims to help people build new ways of relating to themselves and others over time.

How certain therapies translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape how people connect now. Online sessions using this approach often pay attention to patterns in current relationships and help people notice connection habits and reactions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy, with the therapist following the client's lead and reflecting what matters most to them. That approach can make sessions feel steady and supportive even when done remotely.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to emphasize attachment, narrative, internal parts work, or a mix of methods as therapy progresses.

Please confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also help people keep continuity of care when life gets disrupted, while the therapist and client adjust pace and techniques to match what works best for the individual.