I am a Licensed Master level Social Worker with over 27 years of experience. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues as well as military veterans. I have also aided people who have experienced emotional abuse and trauma related issues.
I am empathetic and able to talk with all different kinds of different people. My approach combines cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic and other evidenced based psychotherapies.
I meet clients where they are in their lives and will taylor their treatment based on their needs and desires. I believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect.
If you are ready to take the steps toward change and seek a more fulfilling life I am here to support you in this process.
I look forward to meeting and working with you.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Blended Family Issues, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
MI LMSW 6801059009
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Gloria Allum "Kekalos". 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.
Gloria is a wonderful therapist and has helped me through some very difficult times in my life. She is kind, understanding, truthful and has a lot of experience. I would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Aug 20, 2024 after therapy with Gloria for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Would not accept me as a patient with short notice to change therapist.
Written on Feb 20, 2023 after therapy with Gloria for 1 week on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
I’ve been working with Gloria for over a year now and am so grateful to her. She really listens to my concerns, brings up helpful tips to work through harmful thought patterns, and makes me feel like I do in fact matter.
Written on Nov 21, 2022 after therapy with Gloria for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I deeply appreciate Gloria's experience and empathy. I feel heard but she does hold me accountable, which is good for me. She has so much experience and wisdom in many fields, I am grateful for the time I have with her.
Written on Oct 21, 2022 after therapy with Gloria for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Gloria was amazing. Truly understood and helped me.
Written on Jun 06, 2022 after therapy with Gloria for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Great therapist who really cares!
Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Gloria for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coaching