- Stress and anxiety
- Depression support
- Practical coping skills
About Kara
Kara Catalano is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with four years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem concerns, and family-related difficulties. Kara focuses on practical steps that clients can use between sessions to manage day-to-day challenges.
Her work begins with clear goals and straightforward talk. Sessions focus on identifying what feels most difficult and testing small changes that may help. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and anxiety symptoms and to improve communication around family issues.
Kara also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care questions, aging and geriatric concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome related challenges, and blended family issues. She helps clients facing caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, body image worries, and feelings of isolation or loneliness.
Her approach is collaborative and practical. Clients and Kara set goals together and try out new skills in everyday situations. Progress is reviewed often so plans can be adjusted if something is not helping.
Sessions are conducted in English and she practices in Michigan. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Approaches and how online sessions are handled
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to guide sessions. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing different behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Skills-based strategies teach concrete coping tools clients can use during stressful moments, such as breathing work, activity scheduling, and behavioral experiments.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kara collaborates with each client to decide which methods make sense for their goals and daily life. Together they track what works and make adjustments when needed, keeping the plan practical and focused on real changes.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine by removing travel time and allowing check-ins during shorter windows. It can also make sessions simpler when quieter surroundings or less bandwidth are needed. Ask about current session formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Kara works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem problems, and family-related difficulties. She also focuses on areas like adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She sets clear goals with clients and uses evidence-based techniques to try small, real-world changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience working with adults on mood and anxiety concerns and related life stressors.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and she practices in Michigan.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not taking international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.