- CBT approaches
- Trauma-focused care
- Attachment work
About Anita
Anita Scarborough is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 12 years of experience. She lists stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression among the issues she works with. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients.
Anita uses a person-centered outlook and draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, solution-focused work, and attachment-focused strategies to guide sessions. In practice she breaks concerns down into specific patterns of thinking and behavior, then works with people to try different ways of responding.
Her background includes a master’s degree in psychology and counseling from Troy State University and a decade plus of clinical experience. That time in practice has involved supporting people with panic and mood problems, trauma symptoms, struggles with abandonment or attachment, and challenges tied to chronic illness and caregiver stress.
In sessions she helps people identify small, practical steps they can try between meetings. She also addresses communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and decisions around separation or divorce. Work often focuses on reducing intense moments and building steadier coping skills.
People who want to start are asked to complete an initial matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location.
How Anita uses evidence-based techniques online
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and panic. CBT is often used for worry, panic attacks, and mood problems and gives practical tools to try between sessions.She also uses Trauma-Focused CBT approaches that address trauma symptoms by gradually processing traumatic memories while building safety and coping strategies. Attachment-focused strategies are used to look at patterns in close relationships and how early connections influence current reactions.
Deciding on an approach is collaborative. The therapist and client review symptoms, goals, and preferences together and then try methods that fit the person's needs. Adjustments are made as progress and feedback are gathered so the work stays practical and relevant.
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific online formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce time spent traveling, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions helpful for keeping continuity of care while juggling everyday responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She lists stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression among her focus areas, along with panic and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her practice uses a person-centered outlook and evidence-based techniques, emphasizing practical steps and changes in thinking and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working with a range of mood, anxiety, and trauma-related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; costs vary with location.
How do I begin an initial session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.