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Anita Coffey, LCSW
Kentucky
LCSW - Stress and Addiction support
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Anita
Anita Coffey is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Kentucky with 13 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and depression. Anita writes and talks in a straightforward way and aims to set clear, practical steps in therapy.
She trained in social work for both her undergraduate and graduate degrees and has worked across multiple settings. That includes inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment, school-based therapy with children and families, Drug Court services, and private practice. Those roles shaped how she structures sessions and sets goals.
Anita uses client-centered methods to focus on what the person says matters most. She combines solution-focused strategies and motivational interviewing to build gradual behavior changes. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new responses.
Mindfulness practices are added when slowing down and noticing thoughts or urges helps with self-control. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to consider how past patterns influence present choices. The result is a mix of conversations, small experiments, and practical skills practice.
Sessions tend to be clear and goal-oriented, with homework or simple between-session tasks when useful. Anita supports people aiming to reduce substance use, manage mood or anxiety, repair communication, and cope with trauma-related symptoms. To begin, clients follow the site's intake steps and schedule an initial session.
How Anita integrates structured approaches in online sessions
The therapist commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so clients can try concrete changes and see what works.She also practices Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes the person's concerns and pace. Mindfulness Therapy is offered to teach moment-to-moment awareness and simple exercises that can reduce reactivity and support cravings management.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Anita will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match current goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress or challenges appear.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many clients find that doing skill practice between sessions and reviewing notes in subsequent meetings helps keep changes on track.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Anita works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and depression, plus related topics such as codependency, communication problems, and mood disorders.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses a client-centered and solution-focused style, combining motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral techniques to set concrete goals and skills to practice between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience across addiction rehabilitation, outpatient clinics, school settings, Drug Court work, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Kentucky and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify session formats on file.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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