Annette Kata

Annette Kata is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker practicing in Michigan with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Annette also works with people dealing with blended family issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, hospice and end-of-life concerns, postpartum depression, sexuality, women's issues, and questions about life purpose.

She uses practical conversation and goal-focused work to help people who feel stuck after a change. Sessions involve noticing what matters now, testing small shifts in thinking and behavior, and learning simple tools to manage feelings. Annette draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and the Gottman Method when useful.

Annette trained in clinical social work at Michigan State University and has experience in home-based care for older adults and people with disabilities. She later worked in medical settings helping patients and caregivers navigate treatment and services. That background shapes how she helps people manage practical pressures alongside emotions.

In sessions she focuses on clear communication skills, managing stress, and building routines that reduce overwhelm. She helps people identify values related to life purpose and take small steps toward those priorities. Conversations are straightforward and focused on what can change between sessions.

People usually leave with concrete practices to try and a short plan for the next few weeks. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats with the clinician.

How Annette uses therapeutic approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help people who feel lost after a change or who are questioning what matters next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to reduce anxiety and improve mood. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and building routines that ease overwhelm. The Gottman Method centers on improving communication and relationship skills through structured exercises and conversation techniques that can reduce conflict and improve understanding.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the person's needs, and adjust the plan over time. Clients and the therapist work together to find what helps most in day-to-day life.

Session formats are not listed here, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use visual tools or worksheets during the appointment and practice skills in a familiar routine. Ask about current session formats to find the arrangement that fits your day.