Annette Kauffroth, LCSW

Annette Kauffroth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who chose a people-focused path after beginning her professional life as an engineer. She brings a practical mindset together with a deep interest in human experience, supporting individuals as they examine and navigate the challenges life presents. Annette creates a therapeutic space where clients can balance acceptance and change, guided by the idea captured by Carl Rogers: "the curious paradox is that when I accept myself as I am, then I change."

She aims to meet each person with warmth and empathy while offering concrete tools to move toward desired goals. Her work draws on a range of evidence-based frameworks, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. Annette has led trauma-informed groups and has seen how sharing one’s story in a supportive setting can contribute to healing.

Annette also has a strong interest in helping couples improve communication and develop emotional intimacy. Together with clients she develops strategies that include mindfulness practices, exploration of core beliefs, reflection on life narratives, and honoring personal values to guide meaningful change.

Approach-informed online therapy for personal and relational growth

Annette integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify personal values and take actionable steps toward a more meaningful life. ACT emphasizes accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to behaviors that align with what matters most, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore patterns in close relationships and how early bonds influence present-day connection and trust. This approach can help when addressing attachment issues, intimacy-related concerns, and communication difficulties within families or couples.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Annette works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques from these approaches alongside other strategies to support emotional healing and practical problem solving.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access care from different locations and on varied schedules. These formats allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of work while adapting to each client’s lifestyle and communication preferences.