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Anita Tanner, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW - Anxiety and Grief focus
See online therapy options- CBT based strategies
- Mindfulness methods
- Goal focused work
About Anita
Anita Tanner is an LMSW with 40 years of experience in Michigan. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
She focuses on clear, practical steps rather than long theory talks. Sessions often look at what is causing day-to-day strain, what keeps it going, and small changes that reduce distress. Anita uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance and mindfulness approaches to help people try different responses to tough thoughts and feelings.
Her style is straightforward and goal-oriented. She listens to what is most pressing and then works with clients to set short-term goals and measurable steps. Sessions commonly include skill practice, checking what worked, and adjusting the plan as needed.
Anita also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, chronic illness, end-of-life concerns, and feelings of emptiness or low self-worth. She draws on motivational interviewing and client-centered methods to help clients clarify values and make workable changes.
Over four decades she has developed a practical way of working that emphasizes manageable tasks and clear strategies. Many people find this helpful when they need structure to reduce anxiety, handle grief, or rebuild daily routines after change. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session.
How Anita uses CBT, ACT and client-centered work online
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and repetitive worry by breaking problems into small, testable steps. ACT, or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, teaches noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values even when feelings are painful; it often helps with grief, chronic stress, and life transitions.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so people can clarify what matters to them. In practice this means the therapist asks questions, summarizes what she hears, and helps clients decide practical next steps. Anita treats finding the right mix of methods as collaborative work; she checks what fits the client's goals and adjusts techniques based on results and preferences.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins during a busy day. It can also let people use mindfulness exercises or worksheets between sessions to reinforce progress. The focus remains on creating clear tasks and measuring what changes, while adapting the approach to the client's day-to-day life.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship issues, and life changes, plus related mood and caregiving concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach is practical and structured, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance and mindfulness techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
What is her professional background?
She holds an LMSW and brings 40 years of experience working with adults on emotional and life transition issues.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in Michigan and is listed with the credential MI LMSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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