Annie Mays

Annie Mays is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Oregon with 20 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, eating concerns, and depression, and she lists life purpose among her focus areas. Annie is also experienced with attachment issues, body image concerns, gender dysphoria, and relationship betrayals such as infidelity.

She uses a mix of clinical approaches to match each person’s needs. Sessions often begin with an open conversation so both people can see if the fit feels right. Annie prefers to combine narrative work and Internal Family Systems with client-centered listening and motivational interviewing when helpful.

In a session she listens for how patterns from family of origin or earlier relationships show up now. She helps people name those patterns and try different ways of responding. For someone stuck at midlife, rethinking work, or wondering what matters next, this can mean examining stories they tell themselves and testing small shifts in behavior.

Annie is direct about pacing - she will challenge clients but respects their pace. Early meetings are treated as mutual interviews; clients are invited to notice whether the tone and energy match their needs. This helps people decide if they want to continue together.

Her work includes practical steps as well as reflective conversation. For people dealing with addictions or eating-related issues, sessions may blend motivational interviewing with mapping inner parts and personal narratives. Annie asks straightforward questions and helps clients set small, achievable next steps.

Approaches used in online sessions

Annie draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns of trust and closeness; this helps when attachment issues or relationship wounds affect mood and behavior. Client-Centered Therapy is used to keep the conversation focused on the client’s priorities, ensuring sessions follow what matters most in the moment. Motivational Interviewing is employed to support change when people are weighing options about substance use, eating behaviors, or other habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Annie treats that decision as a collaboration and will help determine which methods fit a person’s goals and comfort level. She may mix approaches over time based on how a person responds and what they want to address next.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time around work or appointments. Many people find remote sessions helpful for maintaining consistency while juggling daily responsibilities. Licensed professionals can discuss which session structure will best suit each person during the initial scheduling step.