- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Family concerns
About Annette
Annette Warner is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota with 22 years of clinical experience. She has worked across settings with children, families, and adults facing persistent mental health challenges. Her practice addresses stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, and anger among other issues.
She describes trauma as a central focus of her work. That interest grew from years supporting students and from experience as a foster parent. Her background includes work with people who have complex needs and dual diagnoses, along with family-related concerns like adoption, attachment issues, and problems within family systems.
In sessions she uses approaches drawn from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and trauma-focused methods. She blends these to talk through current problems, identify patterns, and develop practical skills for daily life. Clients can expect straightforward conversations about what is getting in the way and steps to try between meetings.
Her work also covers mood disorders and obsessive or panic-related problems. She helps people manage feelings of emptiness, shame, guilt, isolation, and jealousy. Practical coping strategies and clearer routines often become part of the plan when sleep or mood are affected.
Annette aims to support parents dealing with the strains of raising children, and she works with people who face intellectual disability, autism spectrum concerns, or grief tied to family loss. If someone is thinking about starting, she asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist. It emphasizes listening, understanding priorities, and adjusting pace so sessions fit the client's needs. This approach helps when someone wants a respectful place to talk about anger, parenting strain, or relationship stress.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and reactions. It breaks problems into steps and teaches specific skills for managing anger, anxiety, or sleep problems. CBT often includes exercises to practice between sessions to make small changes add up.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works together with the client to choose methods that suit their goals and daily life. That collaborative decision-making can include trying different strategies and adjusting plans based on what helps.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Many people find online work helpful for fitting therapy into a busy day, keeping appointments that would be harder to reach in person, or doing shorter check-ins when time is limited. Talk with the therapist about how sessions can be arranged to match schedules and goals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self-esteem, relationship and family problems, grief, sleep difficulties, anger, mood disorders, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
She draws on client-centered work along with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques. Sessions focus on clear problem-solving and practical skills to use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional experience working in clinical settings with children, families, and adults with persistent mental health needs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a LICSW and holds a Minnesota LICSW. She practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported and does she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.