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Annette Kata, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW - Stress and relationship support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Gottman Method
About Annette
Annette Kata is an LMSW (Master of Social Work) with three years of clinical experience based in Michigan. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, and life changes such as divorce, blended family issues, and postpartum depression. Sessions are presented in plain language and focus on practical steps a person can try between meetings.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and client-centered methods. That means she notices unhelpful thoughts and patterns, tests small behavior changes, and explores values that matter to the client. Work often includes learning new communication skills and coping strategies that fit daily life.
Before clinical work she earned a Master of Social Work from Michigan State University and began her career providing home-based care for older adults and people with disabilities. She later worked in medical settings helping patients and caregivers manage treatment and system navigation. Those roles inform a practical, problem-focused style in sessions.
Typical topics include grief and hospice or end-of-life concerns, sexual health and women’s issues, life purpose, and improving communication. The Gottman Method and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques appear when relevant to relationship skills and emotion regulation. Clients should expect straightforward, structured conversations and concrete practice between sessions.
To begin, readers should use the site’s matching process to describe their situation and schedule a first appointment. The subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How Annette uses CBT, ACT and client-centered work online
Annette brings Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to sessions by identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. CBT helps people who want clear steps to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and change patterns that keep problems going.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice values and accept difficult feelings while taking action toward what matters. Client-centered methods emphasise listening and reflecting so a person’s goals steer the work. These approaches can help with relationship communication, life changes, and finding direction after loss.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as needed. That collaborative decision making helps keep sessions focused and practical.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, permit shorter check-ins when time is limited, or allow phone-only meetings if bandwidth or camera use is a concern. Many clients find online sessions help them practice skills in the settings where they need them most.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes including divorce and postpartum depression.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured, focusing on noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She holds a Master of Social Work from Michigan State University and has three years of clinical experience, plus earlier work in home-based care and medical settings.
Where is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is an LMSW licensed in Michigan and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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