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Ann Kite, LCSW

California LCSW with 28 years experience
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and intimacy
  • LGBT affirming care

About Ann Kite

Ann Kite is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 28 years of professional experience. She brings extensive experience working with stress and anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues, offering steady support for those seeking change.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to match an individual’s specific needs. Her style emphasizes tailoring dialogue and goals so therapy fits the unique circumstances and preferences of each client.

Ann recognizes that taking the first steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. She is committed to supporting and empowering people through that journey, helping them build the skills and resilience needed to move forward.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issues

Also Specializes In

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessGender dysphoriaIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Ann Kite have?

Ann Kite has 28 years of professional experience.

Is Ann Kite a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: CA LCSW 19380.

In which languages does Ann Kite provide therapy?

Ann Kite provides therapy in English.

Where is Ann Kite located?

Ann Kite is located in California.

How can I work with Ann Kite as my therapist?

You can work with Ann Kite through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Ann Kite work with international clients?

Yes, Ann Kite works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ann Kite cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Ann Kite uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative space where the person’s values and choices guide the work. This approach focuses on empathy and understanding to help people explore feelings and build self-directed solutions, which can be useful for life transitions, relationship concerns, and emotional healing.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT offers practical tools for managing symptoms of anxiety, stress, depression, and related challenges by teaching skills that can be practiced between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ann Kite works together with each person to determine the best fit based on needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility and accessibility for a range of schedules and circumstances. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to deliver consistent care, support ongoing skill-building, and maintain connection even when in-person visits are not possible.

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