***Let me start with a disclaimer for your information. I have multiple chronic health conditions that I manage through medications and lifestyle. I do my best to support myself and reduce the occurrences of symptoms in my life and professional practice, however, flare-ups do happen. The most impactful issues are the chronic migraines which have been presenting as sudden onset with associated vision loss. In the event that I need to cancel your session due to my physical health and we are not able to reschedule within the week, I strongly encourage you to contact customer service for account credit. In the event that I miss an appointment without notice (a worst case scenario), I have lost my ability to see and navigate the platform to cancel/reschedule the appointment. BetterHelp does not provide administrative support for scheduling services and I preemptively apologize if I ever leave you feeling forgotten or ignored. Please feel free to ask any questions. I use my personal experiences to help inform my practice and to augment my approach to treatment. Thank you :) ***
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 4 years of experience providing therapy services and over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field. I use a person-centered, stengths-based approach to therapy that will be tailored to fit your unique treatment needs.
I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started.
I have experience in helping clients with trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, anxiety, depression, & navigating life changes. My treatment style is eclectic and individualized; built on a foundation of cognitive behavioral therapy, I incorporate pieces from multiple Western treatment modalities, Eastern medicine techniques, and Indigenous healing practices to sculpt a treatment framework that best addresses the needs of each client.
Therapy is a deeply personal experience and I believe that the client and provider need to be a good fit and work together as a team for the best treatment results.
I look forward to meeting you and being a part of your mental health journey. :)
Scheduling Note: I am currently offering sessions on evenings after 6pm Pacific time and am open to discussing weekend scheduling if needed. :)
Additional areas of focus: Autism and Asperger Syndrome, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems
OR LCSW L10905
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Annie Mattox. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Annie is great and is helping me with a bunch of different things I have going on. She was worried about my concerns and I didn't feel like I was on a time clock and had to wrap it up when my time was up. She had me finish what I was saying and she reflected on it even though I was longer then my time slot. Makes me feel like she truly cares about my well being. Thank you Annie you are great!
Written on Aug 31, 2024 after therapy with Annie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
I struggle with opening up about my issues and I was concerned that therapy would be difficult for me because of this, but Annie was very welcoming and I quickly became comfortable with my therapist! She relates my struggles with her own experiences and provides a tailored step by step therapeutic process with tools to help me through my issues. I highly recommend her!
Written on Jul 09, 2024 after therapy with Annie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
From the very first session, Annie was incredibly easy to open up to. She is relatable, understands my emotions and experiences, and can empathize/connect to my story in a way that I haven't been able to manage with other resources. Her personalized approach and authenticity in practice really speak to me and have helped me feel seen, heard and understood as an individual. Her insights and recommendations have been invaluable on my healing journey, and I'm so grateful to have found this connection.
Written on Jun 25, 2024 after therapy with Annie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
This has done amazing on getting my mind set back on the right track.
Written on May 29, 2024 after therapy with Annie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Annie is a compassionate, driven, and thoughtful therapist who truly cares about your well-being and mental health. She is great at giving actionable advice as well as consoling you when you need it. She's not afraid to drop the hard truths on you (in a kind and loving way). She's also neuro-affirming and LGBTQ+-affirming, which has been very important to me, personally. She's truly helped me and I look forward to our continued sessions together.
Written on Mar 20, 2024 after therapy with Annie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Annie is there when I need her. She has helped me by listening and offering suggestions.
Written on Mar 14, 2024 after therapy with Annie for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief