- Stress and anxiety
- Blended family issues
- Communication skills
About Annette
Annette Kata is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with three years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions. Annette also notes a focus on blended family issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, and related challenges.
She uses clear, practical methods to help clients manage strong emotions and day-to-day stress. Sessions involve talking through current problems, learning coping skills, and trying small behavior changes between meetings. Annette draws from several approaches to match what each person needs in the moment.
Her background includes a master’s degree in clinical social work from Michigan State University and work in home-based care and medical settings. That experience involved supporting older adults, people with disabilities, patients in medical treatment, and their caregivers while navigating systems and resources.
In practice she focuses on improving communication, building self-regard, and coping with life changes such as loss or new household arrangements. Annette explains techniques, practices skills in session, and helps set practical goals to test between visits.
People come to her for help with postpartum depression, hospice and end-of-life concerns, questions about sexuality and women’s issues, and finding a clearer sense of purpose. She works in English and treats each conversation as a step toward clearer thinking and steadier routines.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small steps toward them while learning to sit with difficult thoughts. It can help when life changes feel overwhelming or when someone wants steadier direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical tools to reduce anxiety and shift unhelpful patterns. That approach suits stress, anxiety, and everyday problem-solving. The Gottman Method offers concrete communication techniques and exercises to improve how partners talk and solve problems, useful for relationship strain and communication problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Sessions may combine elements from different approaches so techniques are relevant to the issues brought to session.
This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow a shorter check-in between appointments, or make it possible to schedule sessions during a lunch break or after work. Licensed professionals can guide what will work best given a person’s routine, technology, and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and related topics such as postpartum depression and end-of-life issues.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She uses ACT, CBT, DBT elements, Client-Centered techniques, and Gottman ideas to teach skills and improve communication.
How much experience does she have?
She holds an LMSW and has three years of clinical experience working with clients in Michigan.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in Michigan and holds the credential MI LMSW.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.