- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Anita
Anita Lakes is a Licensed Psychological Practitioner (LPP) in Kentucky with 16 years of experience working with adults who have mental health symptoms. She sees people coping with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, trauma, addiction, relationship concerns, and related struggles such as guilt and shame.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She works in a partnership with clients to identify goals and practical steps. Sessions focus on clear aims rather than abstract talk, and she uses methods that lead to manageable day-to-day changes.
Anita combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in many cases. That means conversations center on the client's experience, thoughts and behaviors are examined for helpful changes, and sessions often target concrete next steps. She also uses Mindfulness Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy where those approaches fit the situation.
Clients can expect conversations that move from understanding what matters to trying small experiments between sessions. Anita helps people break down overwhelming problems into parts they can address. She often develops a plan with homework or brief practices to try between meetings.
Her background includes long-term work with mood disorders, trauma and substance-related concerns. Anita has also supported people dealing with first responder issues, family of origin problems, codependency, and feeling isolated or stuck. She asks about goals up front and revisits them regularly to keep work focused and practical.
How Anita blends approaches for online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and bases the pace and focus on what the client brings. This approach helps when someone needs an accepting listener and practical direction rather than a set program.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going. CBT uses short exercises and experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and guilt-related thinking.
Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention practices and breathing or grounding exercises. These techniques can reduce reactivity and help with stress, intrusive memories, and emotional overwhelm after trauma.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Anita will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences and adjust plans as they go. The process is practical: try an approach, review what changed, and refine it together.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, allow a quieter check-in during a break, or reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often use these practical benefits to support steady, goal-focused work without promising specific outcomes.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Anita works with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, sleep problems, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, anger, and feelings of guilt and shame.
How does she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She uses a partnership model to explore how guilt or shame shows up in thoughts and behavior, often applying cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques to break unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working with adults who have mood disorders, trauma histories, and related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Psychological Practitioner (LPP) licensed in Kentucky and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.