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Anita Thomas-Bua, LCPC, LPC
Illinois
LCPC in Illinois - Stress and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered approach
- Emotion-focused work
About Anita
Anita Thomas-Bua is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) and an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 20 years of experience. She practices in Illinois and has worked across age ranges including adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients. Her practice addresses concerns such as stress, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and parenting challenges.
Anita uses practical conversation and structured techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns. She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and emotion-focused approaches to help clients identify specific changes to try between sessions. Sessions aim to be interactive and focused on real-life steps rather than only talking about feelings.
Her background includes work in human services, psychotherapy, counseling, and life coaching. That mix informs a style that moves between problem-solving and deeper emotional work when needed. She often discusses coping strategies for chronic stress, grief, and life transitions alongside relationship dynamics and self-esteem issues.
Anita describes her approach as respectful and attentive to each person’s concerns. She emphasizes practical skills people can use right away, such as behavioral experiments, communication practice, and strategies for managing mood shifts. She also brings perspectives from Jungian and Imago work when exploring patterns and relational issues.
People who want structured, action-oriented sessions with room for exploring emotions may find this approach useful. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats through the sign-up process.
How her approaches translate to online work
She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Client-centered work centers on the person's experience, listening carefully and helping them clarify goals. Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at emotional patterns in relationships and helps people practice new ways of responding to strong feelings.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Anita will discuss how different methods fit the client's goals and preferences and will adjust sessions based on what is helpful. That collaboration helps decide whether to emphasize skills practice, emotional processing, or relational exercises.
Confirm current session formats before booking since the original biography does not list specific online methods. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Some formats also reduce bandwidth demands or let someone choose not to be on camera. These practical benefits can help maintain consistency with therapy while working on behavior change, mood management, and relationship skills.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and practical, focusing on noticing thoughts and testing new behaviors between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience in human services and psychotherapy roles.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Illinois with licensure noted for IL LCPC and WI LPC.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; check the matching process for any regional considerations.
How are sessions paid for and billed?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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