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Anita Novey, LPC
Oklahoma
LPC in Oklahoma - Addiction and Relationship Focus
See online therapy options- CBT approach
- Substance use support
- Grief and relationships
About Anita
Anita Novey is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Oklahoma with 27 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, grief, depression, intimacy-related issues, and self-esteem. Anita also addresses communication problems, first responder issues, infidelity, and personality disorder concerns.
She spent most of her career at the Federal Bureau of Prisons, where she worked as a Drug Treatment Specialist starting in 1998. In that role she used a cognitive behavioral approach to addiction work and routinely talked with people about loss and relationship struggles. Earlier in her career she worked in human resources and unit management.
Anita holds a Master of Arts in Personnel and Organizational Psychology from the University of Central Oklahoma and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Central State University. Her practical background includes long-term work with adults facing substance use problems and related life stresses.
In sessions she uses straightforward methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques along with client-centered conversations, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas. Conversations aim to identify habits, try small changes, and track what works.
People who are worried about a relapse, overwhelmed by grief, or stuck in a difficult relationship will find direct problem-focused work. Anita emphasizes step-by-step coping skills, clearer communication strategies, and realistic goal setting. To begin, she asks people to describe their current struggles and what they hope to change.
Using CBT and Client-Centered Methods Online
She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioral changes. CBT helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that feed substance use by turning abstract problems into concrete exercises. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on the person's experience in the moment. That approach emphasizes listening, reflecting, and working at the clients pace to clarify goals and feelings. Motivational Interviewing is used when people are unsure about change; it helps explore ambivalence and strengthen reasons to act. Choosing the best approach is part of the work. The therapist and client review goals and try methods together, adjusting as needed. This collaborative process helps match techniques to the person's needs, whether the focus is coping skills, relapse prevention, or improving communication. The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into their week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full in-person visit is hard to arrange. Online work can make it easier to practice skills in everyday life and keep progress moving between sessions.Areas of expertise
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, depression, intimacy concerns, and self-esteem problems. She also focuses on communication problems, first responder issues, infidelity, and personality disorder related concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She applies cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns. Sessions include practical exercises and small behavior changes to test what helps.
What is her background and experience?
She has 27 years of clinical experience and many years at the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a Drug Treatment Specialist. Her work has centered on addiction and related life stresses.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in Oklahoma. Her practice is based in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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