- Stress management
- Anxiety support
- Family concerns
About Kara
Kara Catalano is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with four years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem struggles, and family-related concerns. Kara focuses on practical coping strategies and clear goals to help people manage day-to-day pressures.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions focused on what a person needs now. Conversations are collaborative and geared toward problem solving. Clients can expect to identify manageable steps, practice skills between sessions, and track small changes over time.
Kara also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care issues, aging and geriatric concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, and chronic illness or pain. She addresses communication problems, family conflict, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, mood problems, and issues related to narcissistic dynamics.
Her work emphasizes clear communication and straightforward tools. Sessions often include talking through specific problems, learning coping skills, and testing ways to change routines that cause stress. Progress is measured in practical terms like improved sleep, fewer overwhelming moments, or more stable moods.
Kara offers sessions in English and does not take international clients. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a person selects the See online therapy options button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules a first session.
Approaches and how online sessions can fit your life
Many clinicians who use evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on skill-building and behavior change. One common approach teaches concrete coping skills for anxiety and stress such as breathing, grounding, and stepwise exposure to feared situations to reduce avoidance. These methods help with panic, worry, and high stress by giving practical tools to use in daily life.Another approach emphasizes mood monitoring and activity planning to address depression and low motivation. It helps people notice patterns in thinking and behavior, test simple behavioral changes, and rebuild daily routines that support mood. These techniques are useful for improving sleep, increasing activity, and reducing withdrawal.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help figure out which methods match a person’s goals, needs, and preferences and adapt the plan as progress is made. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, and other commitments. They can also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or audio-only sessions if bandwidth is limited. Practical benefits include reduced travel time and the ability to schedule sessions during breaks or between classes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and family-related concerns. She also addresses adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and related issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and focused on practical skills. Sessions center on problem solving, coping strategies, and small, measurable steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience as a therapist working with adults on a range of emotional and family concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Can non-US or international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.