About
- Stress and anxiety
- Communication problems
- Blended family issues
About Annette
Annette Kata is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) with three years of clinical experience based in Michigan. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family challenges, low self-esteem, and the practical shocks life can bring. Annette also focuses on blended family issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, hospice and end-of-life counseling, postpartum depression, and women's issues.
She trained at Michigan State University, earning a master’s degree in clinical social work. Early in her career she provided home-based care for older adults and people with disabilities, helping them connect with resources that supported daily living. Later she spent many years in medical settings helping patients and caregivers navigate treatment and the health-care system.
In sessions she aims for straightforward, practical work. She helps people improve communication, manage distress, and build coping skills step by step. Techniques come from a mix of approaches such as cognitive behavioral methods, mindfulness-based tools, and skills work drawn from dialectical behavior styles.
Annette emphasizes clear collaboration. She listens to what matters most and then helps set realistic, observable goals. Typical conversations cover handling grief, sorting roles after separation, improving day-to-day family interactions, and rebuilding confidence after life changes.
Her background in both home-based care and medical social work shapes a down-to-earth style. Meetings tend to focus on what to try between sessions, and simple ways to reduce overwhelm so daily life feels more manageable.
How sessions work
How her methods translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. It can help with stress, life transitions, and finding direction after a major change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce anxiety and improve mood. The Gottman Method concentrates on communication patterns and repair skills useful when relationship stress affects day-to-day life.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist listens to your situation and goals, then suggests which methods might be most useful. She will adjust techniques over time based on what helps you make small, practical changes between sessions.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy routine, shorten the time spent commuting, and allow for brief check-ins when a full session is not needed. Therapists commonly combine structured skill practice with conversational problem-solving so lessons can be applied during the week.
Areas of focus
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include postpartum depression, divorce and separation, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, collaborative style that emphasizes clear goals and skill building. Methods include cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness-based tools, and communication-focused work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience as an LMSW working in social work and medical settings. Her background includes home-based care and patient navigation in health care.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She holds an LMSW and practices from Michigan. The credential is listed as MI LMSW.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on where the client is located.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session through the system.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.