- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Anita
Anita Adams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with 11 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, coping with life changes, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, and depression. Anita also addresses related issues such as abandonment, codependency, shame, and impulsivity.
Her approach draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing. In sessions she helps people identify patterns of feeling and reacting, name difficult emotions, and try new ways of responding. She uses concrete tools from CBT and DBT to manage intense moments and to build everyday coping skills.
Anita works with people who are navigating addiction and recovery, including drug and alcohol issues and process addictions. She also supports those dealing with trauma and post-traumatic stress, using EMDR where appropriate to address traumatic memories. Her practice includes attention to first responder issues, co-morbidity, and personality-related struggles such as dependent or antisocial traits.
Sessions typically include clear goal-setting, practical skill practice, and discussion of emotional patterns that affect relationships and behavior. Anita encourages straightforward talk about shame, guilt, jealousy, and control issues and helps people make small, manageable changes. She frames therapy as a step-by-step process rather than a single fix.
Practical matters such as cost vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are conducted in English. To start, people select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How Anita blends EFT, CBT, and DBT for online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and track the emotions that drive relationship and personal patterns. It focuses on noticing emotional moments, linking them to needs, and trying new ways of responding to those feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thinking and behavior patterns that keep stress and anxiety active. It uses straightforward exercises to change thinking habits and to build practical coping skills for day-to-day life.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds skills for handling intense emotions and improving distress tolerance. DBT techniques can help with impulsivity, anger, and managing strong urges, and they pair well with emotion-focused work.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Anita will review your goals and challenges and suggest which combination of EFT, CBT, DBT, or EMDR might suit you best. Decisions about methods are made collaboratively so the plan fits your needs and preferences.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel, and they can reduce time spent getting to appointments. If you prefer shorter check-ins, less screen time, or sessions that fit a lunch break, discuss those needs when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Arizona, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Anita works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, life changes, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses specific areas like abandonment, codependency, guilt and shame, and process addictions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing to help people identify emotions and change unhelpful patterns. Sessions mix emotional work with practical skill-building.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Anita has 11 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with a range of issues including trauma, addiction recovery, and interpersonal challenges.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC and practices in Colorado with licensure in Arizona and Colorado noted as AZ LPC and CO LPC. Sessions are offered from her Colorado practice location.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether sessions are in person, by video, or by phone.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided when selecting session options and completing the matching step.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by clicking the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.
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