IFSTherapists

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

LMSW

Gloria Allum "Kekalos", LMSW

  • Experience27 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Addictions, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
Explore online therapy options

Review online therapy options and next steps on BetterHelp.

About Gloria

Gloria Allum "Kekalos" is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with 27 years of clinical experience. She brings a broad background in psychotherapy to address concerns such as depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, and career transitions.

Background and approach

Her training includes a blend of approaches that inform individualized care. Gloria emphasizes listening and meeting clients where they are, shaping treatment plans around each person’s goals and preferences.

She integrates Internal Family Systems concepts alongside client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques to explore patterns, thoughts, and emotional parts that influence daily life. Her style is empathetic and respectful, aiming to help clients move toward greater balance and fulfillment while honoring their dignity.

Clients who seek support for coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, parenting concerns, chronic illness, or complex family dynamics may find value in her flexible approach. Gloria works with a range of life challenges and adapts sessions to fit individual needs, encouraging collaboration and practical steps toward meaningful change.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps identify and work with the different parts of a person’s inner life, guiding exploration of how those parts interact and influence feelings and behavior; it can be useful for trauma, anxiety, and persistent emotional patterns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a nonjudgmental space where the therapist offers empathy and acceptance, supporting clients as they clarify goals and build self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions, offering practical tools to address anxiety, depression, and unhelpful behavior patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy itself, and Gloria collaborates with each client to determine what methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time, blending elements from different models to create a personalized plan rather than adhering to a single fixed method.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and varying comfort levels. These formats allow ongoing work without commute time, easier scheduling across daily demands, and multiple ways to communicate so clients can select what feels most practical and supportive for their progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Gloria address?
She works with a wide array of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is empathetic and client-centered, combining listening with practical interventions drawn from cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic perspectives.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 27 years of experience as a practicing clinician, bringing long-term exposure to diverse mental health concerns and therapeutic approaches.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMSW with Michigan credential number MI LMSW 6801059009 and practices from Michigan.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Gloria offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

27+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English