About Annette
Annette Kata is a licensed master social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and major life changes. She focuses on practical coping, improving communication, and building self-esteem so everyday life feels more manageable. She brings three years of clinical experience and a background in social work from Michigan State University.
Early in her career she supported elderly and disabled people in home-based care. She later worked in medical settings helping patients and caregivers navigate health care challenges.
How Annette works
Her style is down to earth and compassionate. Sessions are collaborative - she listens, reflects concerns back, and helps set small, achievable steps. The work often includes improving how people talk with each other and spotting patterns that increase stress.
Annette uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and elements of the Gottman Method. She explains methods in simple terms and adapts tools to fit each person's life and goals.
She also supports people dealing with blended family issues, divorce and separation, hospice and end-of-life topics, postpartum depression, and questions about life purpose, sexuality, and women's issues. Annette aims to help clients find more self-love, clearer direction, and better ways to cope with change.
Annette lists 8 ways of working on the entry:
What Annette works with
The areas below are the ones Annette selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
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Training and background
| Register | LMSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Michigan |
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Online support options
How Annette’s approaches fit online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice uncomfortable thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small actions that move life in a meaningful direction, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence actions and mood and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, low mood, and coping skills. The Gottman Method concentrates on communication and interaction habits between partners and offers concrete tools to improve how people talk and solve problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then tailor techniques together. It is a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that meeting remotely helps keep continuity during life transitions and makes regular appointments easier to maintain. Licensed professionals adapt exercises and communication exercises so they work well in a remote setting.
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