- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-focused methods
- Trauma-focused approach
About Anita
Anita Lakes is a Licensed Psychological Practitioner (LPP) in Kentucky with 16 years of experience. She works with adults who are facing mood and anxiety concerns, including depression, bipolar disorder, and stress-related problems. She also addresses issues such as sleep difficulties, addiction, compassion fatigue, and family of origin issues.
Clients can expect clear, practical conversations. Anita focuses on what a person wants to change and how to get there. She uses a mix of approaches to help people notice patterns, try different strategies, and track what works. Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented.
Her background includes long-term work with adults who have serious mood disorders and anxiety. That experience informs how she sets realistic steps and safety considerations. Anita has also supported people recovering from physical injury and emotional abuse, and she pays attention to co-occurring concerns like ADHD or autism traits when they affect daily life.
In sessions she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused methods, and Trauma-Focused approaches alongside client-centered conversation. That combination is meant to help with changing unhelpful thoughts, building practical coping skills, and addressing difficult memories when needed.
Anita also helps people unpack how family roles and expectations from childhood still affect current choices and relationships. She works with feelings like guilt, shame, anger, and isolation while helping clients set manageable goals. Her approach emphasizes steady progress and concrete steps rather than lengthy theory.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session where goals and a plan are discussed.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and perspective. It means sessions start with what matters to the client and rely on active listening and open questions to shape the work. This approach helps when someone needs to clarify values, decision-making, or relationship roles.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going. CBT uses practical exercises, thought records, and behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and manage mood symptoms. It is useful when a person wants structured tools and clear homework to try between sessions.
Trauma-Focused Therapy offers ways to address distressing memories and reactions. It combines paced exposure, grounding skills, and processing methods to reduce the hold of painful events on daily life. This approach is chosen when trauma-related symptoms are part of the concern.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Anita will help clients decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She collaborates on a plan and adjusts techniques as progress is noted, so the structure of sessions can change over time.
Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help people maintain regular contact with a licensed professional while working on family of origin issues, mood concerns, or coping skills.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which types of concerns does she address?
Anita works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, sleeping problems, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, grief, anger, and family of origin issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a collaborative, goal-oriented style that combines client-centered conversation with practical techniques from CBT, solution-focused, and trauma-focused methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working with adults who have mood and anxiety concerns and related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Psychological Practitioner (LPP) licensed in Kentucky and practices from that state.
Does she provide sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and a plan.
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