- Anxiety and stress
- CBT and mindfulness
- Solution-focused work
About Anita
Anita Lakes is a Licensed Psychological Practitioner (LPP) in Kentucky with 16 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, and stress.
She meets people where they are and focuses on practical goals. Sessions begin with identifying current problems and what the person wants to change. From there she and the client set clear, achievable steps to work on between meetings.
Anita uses conversational methods drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy. She also incorporates mindfulness and trauma-focused techniques when those approaches fit the concern. Her work emphasizes noticing patterns of thinking and behavior, trying small experiments, and building helpful coping skills.
People who struggle with relationship strain, grief, addictive behaviors, compassion fatigue, or issues related to family of origin can bring those topics. She also has experience with ADHD, autism and Asperger syndrome, first responder issues, and co-morbid mood conditions. Sessions address both immediate coping and longer-term patterns.
Her practice is organized around collaboration. She and the client review progress and adjust plans as needed. If someone wants to start, she guides them through a short questionnaire and schedules an initial session to set goals and expectations.
Approaches Anita Uses and how online sessions can fit
Anita commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them through small behavioral experiments, which can help with anxiety, mood problems, and sleep. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support better day-to-day coping.She also uses solution-focused ideas to set clear short-term goals and measure small gains. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. She will talk with the client about goals, try an approach for a few sessions, and adjust based on what is working and what the client prefers.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy day, avoid travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Anita can help structure sessions to focus on brief skills practice, thought records, or step-by-step problem solving so therapy fits into everyday life.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
Anita works with adults facing anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, stress, and related concerns such as addiction, grief, and relationship issues.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that focuses on identifying problems and trying practical steps to address them.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience as a Licensed Psychological Practitioner in Kentucky.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Kentucky and holds the credential LPP as a Licensed Psychological Practitioner.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.