Gloria Allum "Kekalos", LMSW

Gloria Allum "Kekalos" is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with 27 years of clinical experience helping people navigate depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, addiction, trauma, and grief. She has worked with a diverse range of clients, including military veterans, and has particular experience supporting those who have experienced emotional abuse and trauma.

Known for an empathetic and respectful manner, she meets clients where they are and adapts treatment to each person’s needs and goals. Her practice blends evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy with client-centered techniques, tailoring interventions to the individual rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. Gloria emphasizes dignity and respect in every therapeutic relationship and focuses on practical steps that support lasting change.

As an LMSW she holds a master’s-level social work license and brings decades of experience to clinical work, assessment, and therapeutic planning. She supports clients ready to take steps toward a more fulfilling life and offers guidance, encouragement, and skilled therapeutic care throughout the process. Gloria looks forward to meeting and working with those seeking growth and healing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Gloria Allum "Kekalos" draws on client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients set the pace and direction of their work; this approach helps people coping with life transitions, grief, and relationship concerns by emphasizing understanding and collaboration.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and addictive behaviors. CBT offers concrete strategies for changing responses to difficult situations.

Psychodynamic therapy is another tool in her practice, focused on exploring how past experiences and relationship patterns influence current emotions and interactions; this approach can be useful for addressing deeper-rooted issues such as trauma, attachment concerns, and recurring interpersonal problems.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Gloria will work with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy provides flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule consistent care around work, family, or mobility needs. These options allow clients to work with licensed professionals from their preferred location while maintaining continuity of care.