Anna Kosa, LPCC

Therapist in California

Compassionate counselor for mood and loss

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Depression support
Anxiety and stress
English and Russian

About Anna

Anna Kosa is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California with six years of experience. She has worked a lot with children, teens, and young adults, and she is open to seeing individuals of any age. Anna focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, self-esteem struggles, and depression.

She aims to make sessions a welcoming place to share thoughts and feelings without judgment. Conversations are straightforward and paced to each person. She helps clients name what feels hard and find small, practical steps forward.

Anna draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood, motivation, and relationship challenges. She often helps people understand patterns that keep them stuck and try new ways of relating to themselves and others. Work can include coping skills for intense feelings and strategies to rebuild confidence.

She also supports people dealing with attachment or abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, communication and control issues, codependency, and feelings of emptiness or guilt and shame. Anna can assist with challenges related to autism and personality presentations when those topics are part of a person's story.

Sessions are offered in English and Russian. To begin, a person selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules according to therapist availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Life purpose Mood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English, Russian

Licenses listed

LPCC, California: 13772
NPI: 1477146900

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

How evidence-based approaches shape online care

Anna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people work through mood and relationship problems. One common approach focuses on building coping skills and practical strategies to manage anxiety and low mood. This involves practicing specific tools for feeling less overwhelmed and handling daily stressors.

Another approach centers on understanding attachment and relationship patterns that affect self-esteem and trust. It helps a person see repeating habits, test new ways of relating, and repair how they connect with others. Both approaches are concrete and goal-focused so changes can be tried between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist works collaboratively to identify what feels most helpful based on a person's needs, goals, and preferences. That decision can shift over time as progress and challenges become clearer.

The original biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find it simpler to schedule sessions around school, work, or caregiving responsibilities while keeping steady contact with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Anna commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, self-esteem struggles, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and related concerns.

What is her style in therapy sessions?

Sessions are held in a warm, nonjudgmental way and aim to be straightforward. She works with clients to name problems and try practical steps that fit their life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience working with a range of ages, including children, teens, and young adults, and she is open to seeing adults across the lifespan.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is an LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and she practices in California.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Russian. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or other formats are offered.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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