- Trauma informed
- Practical coping skills
- Mindfulness based
About Annette
She creates a calm, supportive setting where people can talk through what feels hard. Sessions concentrate on practical coping skills, clearer communication, and making steps toward goals. Annette draws on approaches like client-centered counseling, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused work, EMDR, and mindfulness practices to shape each plan.
Her work often addresses complex family dynamics, caregiver stress, blended family issues, and midlife concerns. She also helps with addictive behaviors, eating and food-related struggles, anger, impulsivity, and feelings of isolation. People looking to sort guilt, shame, or forgiveness often find a focused space to process those emotions.
Annette emphasizes collaboration and small, realistic changes. She helps clients identify patterns, practice new responses, and track progress between sessions. The aim is steady improvement rather than quick fixes.
She practices in Texas and conducts work in English. To begin, visitors use the Start Therapy button, finish a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Client-centered work focuses on listening and shaping the pace around each person's needs. It helps people feel understood and identify what they want to change in everyday life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions to find small, practical changes that reduce distress. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that get in the way of daily functioning.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name deeper emotions that drive behaviors and relationship patterns. It is often used when people want to improve communication or process strong feelings like grief, shame, or anger.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and life situation. That means trying things, checking how they feel, and adjusting over time rather than sticking to a single plan.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around parenting, caregiving, or work by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use mindfulness exercises, CBT worksheets, and emotionally-focused conversations from wherever they are, when circumstances make in-person visits harder.
License and NPI
- LPC
NPI1689258089
As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief. Other focuses include parenting, relationships, addiction, eating concerns, bipolar and depression.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and client-centered, aiming to help people feel heard and make practical changes. She mixes talk, skill practice, and reflective exercises to support progress.
What background and experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with adults, caregivers, and people facing midlife or workplace challenges. That experience informs how she supports complex personal and family concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an LPC credential and practices in Texas. The profile lists her location as Texas for scheduling and jurisdictional information.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are conducted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability to begin the intake and match process.