- Emotion-focused work
- DBT skills
- ACT and CBT methods
About Anita
Anita Harris is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri with 20 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship and family difficulties, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career shifts, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
Her approach is solution-based and practical. She helps people name strengths and use those strengths to move toward their goals. She blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with skills-oriented methods so emotions and behavior are both addressed in sessions.
She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns and try small, doable changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when someone needs tools for managing intense feelings and getting through hard moments.
Sessions balance support with challenge. Anita listens and offers direct feedback when a habit or strategy is keeping someone stuck. She focuses on concrete steps clients can practice between meetings.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about current problems and practical techniques to try. The aim is steady progress toward the goals each person sets, using emotional awareness and behavioral skills together.
How Anita integrates EFT and skills work online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming hard-to-reach emotions and how they shape interactions and personal patterns. EFT aims to help people recognize emotional signals and respond differently to them. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches noticing thoughts and feelings without getting tangled in them, and committing to actions that match personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses small exercises to change unhelpful patterns.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to see which methods fit their goals, current problems, and preferences. Sessions can combine emotional exploration and practical skill-building based on what the client needs at the time.
Confirm the session formats before booking so you know the exact options available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins around a work break or avoiding travel time for appointments. It also allows using tools like in-session skill practice, emotion-focused dialogues, and behavioral homework without rearranging a full day.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She sees people for stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship and family concerns, intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career changes, bipolar and ADHD among other areas.
What kind of therapy style does she use?
Her style is solution-based and practical. She combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with skills-based approaches such as ACT, CBT, and DBT techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of counseling experience working with a wide variety of people and concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri and provides counseling from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first appointment?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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