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Anita Tanner

Anita Tanner

LMSW

Michigan

Compassionate guidance for life transitions

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At a glance

Credentials
LMSW
License
LMSW, Michigan / 6801018423
Experience
40 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan

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    • Grief and loss
    • Anxiety and depression
    • Motivational approach

    About Anita

    Anita Tanner, LMSW, helps people who are facing grief, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. She focuses on guiding middle-aged and older adults through times of loss, relationship strain, and periods of change. Her style is warm and practical, aimed at helping people take small steps toward feeling better.

    With 40 years of experience, Anita draws on straightforward talk therapy methods that emphasize listening and collaboration. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful space where a person’s goals lead the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding.

    She also incorporates Motivational Interviewing to explore a person’s own reasons for change and to build motivation at a comfortable pace. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness methods help people notice difficult feelings without getting stuck in them and to act in line with what matters most.

    Anita’s approach is practical and paced to each person. Sessions focus on real-life problems and small, doable changes. She supports people handling caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, aging concerns, and the emotional strain of end-of-life matters.

    People who meet with Anita can expect clear conversation, steady encouragement, and tools to manage mood and stress. She works from Michigan and conducts sessions in English, and she accepts international clients through the service.

  2. How Anita’s approaches translate to online work

    Anita uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and to build momentum at a comfortable pace. This approach is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult emotions and then choose actions that match their values, which can ease the burden of ongoing stress or loss.

    She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes being heard and respected while the person sets the agenda. Together, these approaches focus on what matters to the person and on practical moves they can try between sessions. Finding the right mix is collaborative; Anita will talk with each person about their goals and test methods that fit their needs and preferences.

    Confirm the session formats before booking, as specific online options are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing more flexible scheduling. They can also allow a shorter check-in when needed, or a phone option if video would be difficult. Speak with Anita during the matching process to clarify which session formats she currently offers and how they might work with everyday routines.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesControl issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    40+ years

    Listed in

    Michigan

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Anita help with?

    She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar mood concerns, relationship and family problems, and life transitions.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is warm and practical. She focuses on listening, collaboration, and small steps people can use between sessions.

    What kind of experience does she bring?

    She brings 40 years of clinical experience working with middle-aged and older adults on grief, loss, mood issues, and life changes.

    What are her credentials and where is she based?

    She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and is located in Michigan.

    Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Does she work with clients outside the United States?

    She accepts international clients through the platform, so people outside the U.S. can request to work with her.

    How are fees and payment handled?

    Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin if I want to work with her?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions 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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