Gloria Allum "Kekalos" , LMSW

Gloria Allum "Kekalos" is a Licensed Master Social Worker with more than 27 years of experience helping people navigate depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, addiction concerns, trauma, and related emotional issues. She has worked with a wide range of clients, including military veterans and those who have experienced emotional abuse, bringing steady support and practical strategies to complex situations.

As an LMSW - which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker and indicates graduate-level social work training and professional licensure - she blends evidence-based methods to match each person's needs. Her clinical approach draws on cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic ideas, among other proven therapies, so that treatment addresses both immediate patterns and deeper life themes.

Gloria is known for an empathetic, nonjudgmental manner and for meeting clients where they are in their lives. She tailors plans to individual goals and preferences, emphasizing dignity and respect throughout the therapeutic process. For those ready to pursue change and greater well-being, she offers steady guidance and collaborative support.

Based in Michigan, Gloria brings decades of practical experience to work with individuals and families facing grief, parenting challenges, career stress, compassion fatigue, and a broad range of life transitions.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Gloria integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support clients in online settings. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathic relationship so clients feel heard and empowered to set their own goals - it helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions. CBT offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. In addition, she uses Motivational Interviewing to help clients clarify their own motivations and strengthen readiness for change when facing addictions or ambivalence about goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Gloria works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Gloria is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, manage appointments around daily life, and access licensed professionals and therapists without travel barriers.