- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Self-esteem and depression
About Anna
Anna Kosa is a California LPCC with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression, and works with young adults among other age groups. She speaks English and Russian and practices in California.
Anna uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through painful feelings. She listens, asks clear questions, and helps people name what’s happening. Sessions aim to make distress easier to understand and manage in everyday life.
Her work often addresses the effects of abandonment, attachment wounds, and relationship difficulties like communication and codependency. She also helps people coping with guilt, shame, emptiness, and issues tied to caregiving or fatherhood. Practical, behavioral steps are used alongside talking to reduce overwhelm.
For people on the autism spectrum or those with avoidant or antisocial personality patterns, Anna focuses on concrete strategies to improve daily functioning and relationships. She also supports people dealing with trauma-related reactions and grief after loss.
Anna’s approach is collaborative and direct. She helps set small goals and track progress in ways that fit study, work, and other life demands. To begin, users follow the site’s matching steps to schedule a first session and see which session options are currently offered.
How Anna uses proven techniques in online sessions
Anna practices with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize clear steps and measurable change. One approach focuses on identifying and changing behaviors that keep anxiety and low mood active; it involves tracking situations, reactions, and testing new responses to reduce symptoms over time. Another approach centers on processing trauma and strong emotions through gradual exposure and skills for managing intense feelings, which can help with grief and abuse-related reactions.Finding the right method is part of the work. Anna treats the choice of approach as collaborative. She will discuss options, try methods, and adjust based on a client’s needs, goals, and daily routines rather than imposing a single plan.
If you plan to work online, check the current session options before booking. Confirm how meetings are scheduled and what formats are offered. Online sessions can make regular work or study commitments easier to manage, let people fit therapy into tight schedules, and reduce travel time. Some formats are also better for shorter check-ins or for times when camera use is difficult, so reviewing the available options helps match sessions to everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address for young adults?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, and depression, with an additional focus on attachment, codependency, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses direct conversation and practical strategies, helping people name feelings and set small, achievable goals for everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working in mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in California.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what about cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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