- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Anita
Anita Coffey is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) based in Kentucky with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and depression. Anita also notes a focus on blended family issues among other family-related concerns.
She earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees in social work and has spent years in varied settings. That includes addiction rehabilitation programs, outpatient clinics, school-based work with children and families, and court-related therapy roles. These roles shaped how she talks with people about practical change.
Anita uses a client-centered way of working. Sessions aim to find clear, achievable steps rather than long theory talks. She also draws on solution-focused methods to set short-term goals and motivational interviewing to support behavior change.
Cognitive behavioral techniques are woven into her work to help people notice patterns of thinking and try different responses. She names psychodynamic ideas as part of her toolkit when looking at longer-standing patterns and emotional history.
Her style is direct and straightforward. Anita emphasizes clear communication and works with people to map out next steps. She asks about what is getting in the way now and what small changes might fit into day-to-day life.
People curious about working together are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see how the approach fits their situation.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's perspective. It helps people clarify their own goals and decide what changes make sense for them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to try different responses to distress. Mindfulness Therapy adds attention to present-moment experience and can support managing stress and anxiety.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Anita will discuss options with each person and help choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is made together and can change as sessions progress.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available options before booking. Many people find remote sessions useful for shorter check-ins, steady weekly work, or when scheduling around school and work demands.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and depression, and lists blended family issues among her focuses.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work is client-centered and solution-focused, using motivational interviewing to support change and practical cognitive behavioral techniques when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience across addiction treatment, outpatient therapy, school settings, and court-related services.
What credential and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Kentucky and practices from that state.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
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?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.