Annette Kauffroth , LCSW

Annette Kauffroth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas who brings both technical problem solving and heartfelt human connection to her therapeutic work. She began her professional life as an engineer before training in clinical social work, a transition driven by a strong desire to support people through life’s challenges. Annette combines warmth and empathy with practical strategies to help clients move between acceptance and change in ways that align with their values and goals.

She integrates several therapeutic frameworks into her practice, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Internal Family Systems. Annette has experience facilitating trauma-informed groups and values the healing that can come from safely sharing one’s story. She also works extensively with couples to improve communication, build emotional intimacy, and support relational healing.

In session she uses mindfulness, exploration of core beliefs, and life narrative work to develop concrete coping strategies and long-term growth plans. Her approach is collaborative and respectful, meeting people where they are while offering tools to help them move toward the life they want.

Approaches that guide online therapy with Annette Kauffroth

Annette uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify what matters most to them and take committed steps toward those values. ACT focuses on increasing psychological flexibility through mindfulness and value-driven action, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore relational patterns and how early relationships influence current connections. This approach supports work on intimacy, communication problems, grief, and repair after relationship injuries by strengthening secure ways of relating.

Client-Centered Therapy provides a foundation of empathy, unconditional positive regard, and collaborative pacing so clients feel heard and supported as they explore change. Annette blends this stance with practical skills from other models to tailor treatment to each person.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Annette will work collaboratively with each client to identify which strategies best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing sessions by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity across locations, and choose the communication format that feels most comfortable.