- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Values focused work
About Anita
Anita Tanner is an LMSW with 40 years of clinical experience based in Michigan. She regularly works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, relationship and family concerns, and life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps to reduce distress and restore day-to-day functioning.
She uses clear, down-to-earth conversation to help people sort what matters most. Anita combines tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to spot patterns that keep problems going. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and motivational interviewing to help people clarify values and take manageable action.
In sessions she leans on client-centered principles, which means listening first and responding to what a person says is most urgent. That often starts with small, observable goals like trying a different reaction in a tense moment or testing a new way to speak up at work. Progress is tracked with simple, real-world steps rather than abstract promises.
Anita has worked with issues related to chronic illness, caregiving stress, aging and end-of-life concerns, abandonment and forgiveness. She also addresses mood disorders and challenges such as guilt, shame, isolation, and midlife questions. Her long experience gives her a broad perspective on how these problems interact over time.
People who meet with her can expect direct feedback, practical exercises, and chance to practice new responses between sessions. To start, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session that clarifies goals and next steps.
How Anita applies therapeutic approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anger, life transitions, and ongoing stress where small consistent changes matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and introduces concrete skills to change those links. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and patterns that keep anger cycling.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Anita will listen to your goals and suggest approaches to try together. That collaborative process means plans can shift if a method does not suit the person’s needs or preferences.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work on anger and mood into a busy week. They allow for shorter check-ins, practicing new responses in everyday settings, and continuing therapy when travel or distance would otherwise interrupt progress.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, relationship and family issues, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses direct, practical conversation and client-centered listening to set clear, small goals and steps.
What is her experience background?
She has 40 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mood and life-change concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW and practices from Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.