- Stress and anxiety
- Blended family issues
- Grief and depression
About Kara
Kara Catalano is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with four years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, and family-related concerns. Kara also focuses on issues like adoption and foster care, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and works together with each person to set goals and find workable strategies. Sessions are practical and focused on identifying coping skills that fit into day-to-day life. Kara emphasizes clear, steady steps rather than abstract talk.
People often come for help managing emotions, improving how they relate to others, or adjusting to change. She will listen to what matters most and suggest tools that can be tried between appointments. Progress is measured in concrete steps rather than promises.
Kara draws on her LMSW training to guide clinical decision making and to connect practical interventions to personal goals. She can discuss concerns such as impulsivity, isolation, body image, and mood issues in addition to her main focus areas. Sessions are conducted in English and are offered from Michigan.
To begin, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and final session cost varies with location.
Evidence-based methods and how they work online
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical skills and clear goals. For example, short-term cognitive strategies help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new ways of thinking. These strategies are useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress.Behavioral approaches emphasize small, measurable steps such as activity scheduling or exposure exercises. They help rebuild routines, reduce avoidance, and improve day-to-day functioning after loss or during chronic stress.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match current needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying an approach, checking how it lands, and adjusting as needed together.
Practical benefits of working remotely include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Because the specific session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm which options are available before booking. Online work can make it easier to maintain consistency, handle brief check-ins between obligations, or use shorter sessions when that fits better with daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Kara works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and family-related problems. She also addresses topics like adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and blended family issues.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and takes a collaborative, goal-focused approach. Sessions focus on practical coping tools that can be used between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kara has four years of experience working as a clinician since earning her LMSW. That experience informs how she applies interventions and supports goal planning.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW and practices in Michigan. The credential listed is MI LMSW as provided.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and the service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription and location.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a 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.