- Stress management
- Grief support
- Self-esteem work
About Anna
Anna Kosa is a CA LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California with six years of practice. She lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression among the concerns she helps people with. She speaks English and Russian and works with individuals across age ranges.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She listens to what is happening now and helps people name the thoughts and feelings that get in the way. Sessions focus on steps a person can try between meetings, so progress can be noticed in day-to-day life.
Anna has worked in clinical settings for six years and brings that regular client contact into each session. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, anxiety, and low mood. That means using methods with research support to reduce distress and improve coping.
Conversations often include looking at patterns in relationships, attachment concerns, and issues like abandonment or codependency when they show up. She also supports people facing caregiver stress, fatherhood concerns, communication problems, and struggles with guilt or shame.
Practical skills are part of the work. People learn ways to manage anxiety, face phobias or overwhelming situations step by step, and handle grief or loss with clearer thinking. The first appointment begins with a focused discussion of goals and what feels most pressing right now.
How evidence-based methods fit into online work
Anna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety and trauma in clear, step-oriented ways. For anxiety, that often means breaking feared situations into smaller steps and practicing coping skills to reduce distress over time. For trauma and abuse, work typically focuses on stabilizing reactions and building skills to manage memories or triggers without becoming overwhelmed. Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences with the client and decide together which methods to try first. That collaborative planning helps match methods to what feels doable and useful in daily life. Session format details are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people choose sessions that suit their energy level on a given day, such as focusing on skills practice one week and processing difficult feelings the next.Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, and communication problems.
What is her style in sessions?
Sessions are practical and focused. She listens, helps name unhelpful patterns, and suggests steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working in clinical settings.
Is she licensed and where is she located?
She is a CA LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.