- Stress and anxiety
- DBT skills
- Goal focused work
About Anita
Anita Harris is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Missouri with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, ADHD, and related life changes. She also helps people dealing with trauma and abuse and supports those facing career decisions and self-esteem struggles.
Anita describes her style as solution based. She focuses on identifying a person's strengths and using them to reach goals. She combines practical skills training with honest feedback. That means she will both support and challenge people to try different ways of handling problems.
She has extensive experience using Dialectical Behavior Therapy methods to help people get through intense emotions and crises. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to clarify values and action steps. These methods are used to address things like sleep problems, anger, addiction, and coping after loss.
In sessions Anita helps people practice new skills between meetings. She works on clear, achievable steps rather than long abstract talk. That can include behavioral experiments, emotion regulation techniques, and exercises to improve communication.
People thinking about starting with her are encouraged to complete the platform matching steps and schedule an initial session. That first meeting is used to set goals and decide which practical approaches will be most useful.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take concrete steps toward those values while accepting difficult feelings. It can help with motivation, life transitions, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and anger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to manage intense emotions and reduce impulsive behavior.Deciding which approach to use is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit the person’s goals and daily life. That process includes trying techniques in session and adjusting them based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit counseling into study, work, or caregiving schedules. Online meetings can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to practice skills between sessions. Licensed professionals can help plan how to use sessions effectively alongside everyday commitments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, ADHD and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is solution based and practical. She identifies strengths, teaches skills, and gives direct feedback to help change patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of counseling experience working with a wide variety of adults and presenting concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in Missouri.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her clinically?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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