- Stress and anxiety
- ADHD support
- Self esteem work
About Lanita
Lanita Parrish is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, self‑esteem struggles, motivation, and life changes. She also works with clients navigating ADHD and concerns common in young adulthood.
Lanita aims to make sessions a direct place to talk through problems and practical steps. She listens for immediate stressors like workplace strain, relationship worries, or the feeling of being stuck after school. Conversations focus on clear, doable strategies rather than long theory talks.
In appointments she helps people sort through strong feelings and impulses. That can mean practicing ways to calm down in the moment, improving communication, or building routines that reduce overwhelm. For ADHD she focuses on strategies that support attention, planning, and daily structure.
She also addresses issues that show up alongside those problems. Topics include body image, guilt and shame, commitment and abandonment concerns, and questions about life purpose and belonging. Multicultural stresses and experiences of prejudice are part of what she will bring into sessions when relevant.
Lanita works with adults who are facing transitions common in early adulthood - starting careers, leaving home, and balancing new responsibilities. She invites straightforward talk, goal setting, and steps you can try between sessions. To begin, follow the site process to match and schedule a first appointment.
How evidence-based methods are used online
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often include approaches that focus on changing unhelpful thinking and building practical skills. One common method helps people identify patterns of thought that increase anxiety or low mood, then practices alternative ways of thinking and behaving to reduce stress and improve functioning. Another useful strategy emphasizes skill building for attention and daily organization, which can be helpful for people with ADHD. This approach breaks tasks into small steps, uses routines and external reminders, and practices problem solving for common obstacles. Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose techniques that match goals, daily demands, and personal preferences. That may mean trying a skill-based approach for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps most. Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it simpler to attend from different locations and to schedule shorter check-ins when time is tight. Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking so you know whether video, phone, or another option will fit your needs.Areas of expertise
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self‑esteem, ADHD, and life changes. Additional topics include workplace issues, loneliness, body image, and multicultural concerns.
How would she describe her approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on practical conversation and clear steps to try between meetings. The emphasis is on addressing immediate stressors and building daily routines that help.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with adults on mental health and life adjustment concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida licensed mental health counselor, listed as LMHC, and practices from Florida.
Can people who live outside the US work with her?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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