Annette Kauffroth , LCSW

Annette Kauffroth brings a practical, compassionate approach to helping people navigate the ups and downs of life. After beginning her career as an engineer, she made a deliberate change to follow a deep interest in working directly with others, and she now offers therapy grounded in warmth, empathy, and actionable tools for change. She strives to meet clients where they are and to balance acceptance with purposeful growth, often reflecting Carl Rogers' observation that accepting oneself can open the way to change. Annette aims to combine empathetic listening with clear strategies that support movement toward clients' goals.

Her work draws on a range of therapeutic frameworks, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Internal Family Systems. She has experience facilitating trauma-informed groups and sees the sharing of personal stories in a supportive setting as an important part of healing. Annette also focuses on couples work to strengthen communication and emotional intimacy, and she helps individuals develop mindfulness skills, examine core beliefs, and explore life narratives while honoring personal values.

Annette holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, reflecting professional training in clinical social work and mental health practice. Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, LGBT issues, family dynamics, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and mood disorders.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches in Online Therapy

Annette commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take practical steps toward a more meaningful life. ACT combines mindfulness and behavior-focused strategies to support people who struggle with anxiety, depression, or life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore how early relationships shape current patterns and to develop healthier ways of connecting with others. This approach can be helpful for relationship concerns, intimacy-related issues, and attachment difficulties.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is also a frequent part of her work, focusing on identifying unhelpful thoughts and developing concrete skills to manage stress, mood, and coping. Together these approaches offer a mix of insight, skill-building, and values-guided action.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Annette collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and many people benefit from live chat or text-based messaging when that format fits their life. These options make it easier to schedule consistent care with licensed professionals and therapists while maintaining continuity of support across different settings.