- Guilt and shame
- Stress management
- Grief support
About Kara
Kara Catalano is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with four years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, issues with self-esteem, and family-related concerns. Many who come to her are carrying guilt or shame tied to relationships, past choices, or ongoing family dynamics.
Kara uses a collaborative approach that focuses on practical steps and clear coping strategies. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented; she talks with clients about what feels stuck and what small changes might help. She emphasizes developing tools people can try between sessions to manage emotions and daily pressures.
Her background centers on common life stressors including adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family issues, and caregiving stress. She also addresses chronic illness and pain, body image, communication problems, isolation and loneliness, and mood concerns. Guilt and shame are listed among the themes she helps people face.
Kara frames therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s priorities guide the work. She helps people name painful thoughts, practice new ways of responding, and build clearer communication with others when that is helpful. Sessions can include skill practice, problem solving, and tracking progress over time.
People should expect straightforward conversation and actionable suggestions rather than abstract theory. Kara offers services in English and practices in Michigan. The subscription-based session model used for scheduling can be canceled at any time.
How evidence-based techniques fit into online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to help people learn concrete ways to respond to difficult feelings. One common approach focuses on building coping skills and behavioral experiments - trying small changes between sessions to see what helps reduce anxiety or shame. This method is useful for stress, low mood, and situations that feel overwhelming.Another approach emphasizes identifying and reworking unhelpful thoughts. That involves noticing repetitive self-criticism or blame, testing whether those thoughts are accurate, and practicing kinder, more balanced ways of thinking. This work often helps with guilt, self-esteem, and persistent negative rumination.
Deciding which approaches to use is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to match techniques to their goals, preferences, and day-to-day reality. That means trying an approach and adjusting it based on what actually helps the client make progress.
The original biography does not specify particular online session formats, so confirm the 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. Therapists can adapt exercises and homework to the online setting so practical skill building continues between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem and family-related concerns. Guilt and shame are listed among the specific themes she helps people face.
How does she approach therapy?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on clear coping strategies, skill practice, and problem solving guided by the client's goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience as a clinician. That experience includes work with issues like caregiving stress, blended family concerns, and mood disorders.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video or phone sessions are available.
How are sessions billed or priced?
Cost varies with location and the service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing details are provided during scheduling.
What do I do to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin the process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.