- Client-centered approach
- Motivational interviewing
- Cognitive behavior techniques
About Anita
Anita Coffey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Kentucky with 13 years of practice. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and depression. Anita also addresses life purpose concerns and related issues that follow major life changes.
She trained in social work for both her undergraduate and graduate degrees and has substantial experience in addiction rehabilitation settings. Much of her early work was in short- and long-term rehab facilities and outpatient clinical settings. She also has experience supporting people involved with Drug Court and working with children and families in school settings before moving into private practice.
Anita uses a client-centered approach that keeps the person's goals in focus. She often brings in solution-focused methods and motivational interviewing to help people clarify next steps. Cognitive behavior techniques are used alongside these styles to address patterns of thinking that keep people stuck.
Sessions are conversational and practical. Anita favors clear communication, whether by talking or written notes, and aims to make options understandable. She works with concrete problems like communication breakdowns, codependency, addiction challenges, and the emotional effects of separation and loss.
People who feel stuck after a job change, breakup, health event, or other turning point may find it useful to talk things through with her. Anita helps people weigh choices, set small goals, and test new ways of coping while paying attention to underlying concerns such as guilt, shame, or past trauma.
How her approaches translate to remote sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own goals and experiences. In practice this means the therapist listens for what matters most and follows the client's lead while offering reflections and options. This style helps when someone needs to sort priorities after big life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses short exercises and practical experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting. CBT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and patterns that maintain addiction or relationship conflict.
Motivational Interviewing supports readiness for change by exploring mixed feelings and building motivation. It is often used alongside other methods to help people make gradual, sustainable steps forward.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration may shift as new issues appear or priorities change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote sessions help them maintain continuity of care during life transitions while they test changes in everyday settings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and depression, and related topics like life purpose and family conflict.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses a client-centered, solution-focused style with motivational interviewing to help clarify goals and small next steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working in addiction rehabilitation, outpatient clinical settings, Drug Court, and school-based support before private practice.
What credential and location should I know about?
She is an LCSW licensed in Kentucky.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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