- Client-centered care
- Focus on practical steps
- Support for addiction
About Anita
Anita Coffey is a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and depression. Anita aims to be approachable and direct, making it easier for people to start difficult conversations about money, recovery, or family strain.
She earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in social work. Her background includes about a decade working in short- and long-term addiction rehabilitation settings and outpatient clinics. She has also worked as a therapist for Drug Court and in schools supporting children and families before moving into private practice in Kentucky.
Anita uses a client-centered, solution-focused approach and draws on motivational interviewing to encourage change. She also weaves cognitive behavioral techniques into sessions to help people notice patterns and try different behaviors. Sessions tend to focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than long explanations.
Many people turn to her for help with addiction, mood disorders, and relationship problems that link to money and financial stress. She also helps with issues like abandonment, codependency, communication problems, and coping with loss or separation. Anita emphasizes open communication and flexibility in how she connects with people, whether by talking or written check-ins.
If someone is unsure whether therapy will help, Anita suggests trying a conversation to see if the fit feels right. She asks new clients to use the site's Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to begin scheduling.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's priorities and pacing. The therapist listens and follows what matters most to the client, helping set goals that feel doable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions keep problems going and offers straightforward skills to try different responses for anxiety, depression, or mood problems.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit the client's needs, goals, and preferences. Together they may try different techniques and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and support consistent check-ins. They also allow for shorter or more focused meetings when that suits someone's schedule. Licensed professionals can use these sessions to practice skills between meetings and keep momentum toward the client’s goals.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Anita address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and depression, and addresses related topics such as money and financial issues and family conflict.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and solution-focused, using motivational interviewing to encourage change and cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and shift unhelpful patterns.
What is her professional background?
She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in social work and has about 13 years of practice experience across addiction treatment, outpatient clinics, Drug Court, and school-based work.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Kentucky and practices from that state.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does scheduling and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.