Gloria Allum "Kekalos", LMSW
Experienced LMSW helping people manage strong emotions
Explore online therapy optionsWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
How Gloria works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMSW
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Years in practice
- 27
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Gloria
Gloria Allum "Kekalos" is a Licensed Master Social Worker with 27 years of clinical experience. She practices from Michigan and helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma, depression, grief, parenting challenges, and anger. Gloria uses a practical, down-to-earth style and aims to meet each person where they are.
Her background includes long-term work with people affected by emotional abuse and trauma. She draws on a mix of approaches to shape care around what each person needs.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings as well as space to talk things through. Gloria favors straightforward, respectful conversations. She listens first, then helps identify patterns that keep problems going.
From there she and the person set short-term goals and practical strategies to test in daily life. She blends cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thinking and behavior with psychodynamic ideas that look at past experiences that influence current choices. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is weighing change, and solution-focused work keeps attention on useful next steps.
People can expect a collaborative plan that shifts as progress is made. Gloria explains options plainly and adapts techniques to match a person's pace and preferences. Her aim is to support realistic change and greater ease in day-to-day life.
What Gloria works with
Everything Gloria lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Gloria's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- 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
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Gloria lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Gloria uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress because it gives concrete strategies to try between sessions.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. This approach aims to create a respectful space where the person leads the goals and pace of work.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Gloria collaborates with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. She may draw on different techniques as needs change over time.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy lives. Video works well for conversations that benefit from visual cues. Phone can be a good alternative when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can serve as shorter check-ins or for people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to attend sessions from work, home, or while traveling and allow flexibility in scheduling.
Questions people ask about Gloria
What concerns does Gloria commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, relationship and intimacy-related problems, parenting strain, and career concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is empathic and practical. She listens first, then helps set clear, achievable goals and offers techniques to try between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has 27 years of experience working with people facing emotional abuse, trauma, and a broad set of mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds an LMSW which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker and practices from Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.