Anita Adams

LPC

Colorado

Compassionate, practical therapy for change

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At a glance

Credentials

LPC

License

LPC, Colorado / LPC.0015250; LPC, Arizona / LPC-22817; LPC, Texas / 98419

NPI

1972928364

Experience

11 years

Languages

English

Location

Colorado

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational focus
   • Trauma-informed care
   • Skills based

   About Anita

   Anita Adams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado who uses practical, evidence-based methods to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and relationship struggles. She focuses on clear, step-by-step support so clients can make meaningful changes in daily life. Anita draws on Motivational Interviewing alongside other approaches to help people find motivation and direction.

   She brings 11 years of clinical experience to sessions and aims to keep work focused and understandable. Anita helps people who are dealing with trauma and abuse, impulse control, shame and guilt, and process or substance addictions. She also supports people navigating major life changes and grief.

   In therapy she helps clients notice patterns that get in the way, try new coping skills, and set achievable goals. Methods include cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and dialectical skills to manage strong emotions. Anita also uses emotion-focused work and EMDR-informed strategies for trauma processing when appropriate.

   Her approach is collaborative and practical. She helps clients break problems into manageable steps and tracks progress over time. Sessions emphasize skills people can use between appointments to handle stress, improve communication, and reduce cravings or urges.

   Anita provides services in English and practices in Colorado. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

2. How Motivational Interviewing and Skills Work Translate Online

   Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change by exploring values and ambivalence in short, focused conversations. It is often useful when someone is unsure about cutting back on substances or making other life changes.
   
   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. It gives concrete exercises that clients can practice between sessions to see steady improvements.
   
   Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to manage strong feelings and impulsive actions. These skills are practical for cravings, anger, and relationship stress.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. Anita will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That may mean mixing Motivational Interviewing with CBT or DBT skills over several sessions.
   
   Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and provide shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and focus to match work, family, or shift schedules so therapy fits into everyday life.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementCoping with life changes

   Also works with

   Relationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAntisocial personalityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityJealousyPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatization

   Therapeutic approaches

   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   11+ years

   Listed in

   Colorado, Arizona, Texas

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Anita help with?

   She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, trauma and related issues such as shame, impulsivity, and communication problems.

   What is her therapeutic style like?

   She blends Motivational Interviewing with practical skills work to build motivation and change habits. Sessions are collaborative and goal oriented.

   How much clinical experience does she have?

   Anita has 11 years of experience working with people on addiction recovery, trauma processing, and emotional regulation.

   What are her credentials and where does she practice?

   She holds LPC credentials and practices in Colorado with licensure noted as AZ LPC and CO LPC.

   Which languages are supported for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can international clients work with her?

   She does not accept international clients at this time.

   How does cost and scheduling work?

   Cost varies by location and therapist availability and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   What steps are needed to get started?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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