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Anita Coffey

Practical, client-centered care for life’s challenges

LCSW Kentucky

Experience
13 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Anita

Anita Coffey brings 13 years of clinical social work experience to her practice and welcomes people seeking help for stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, trauma and depression.

Background and approach

She completed both undergraduate and graduate degrees in social work and has a background that includes addiction rehabilitation, outpatient clinical work, school-based services, and Drug Court therapy. Anita emphasizes clear, flexible communication and adapts her style to each person's needs.

Her approach centers on the client with an emphasis on practical problem solving, drawing on motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral techniques alongside mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas when helpful. She has worked with children and adults in varied settings and integrates solution-focused strategies to help clients set and reach specific goals.

Anita is licensed as an LCSW in Kentucky and conducts sessions in English for clients who live in the state.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Delivered Online

Client-Centered Therapy places the person and their goals at the center of sessions, encouraging open dialogue and a collaborative pace that helps clarify values and priorities; this approach supports work on relationship concerns, life purpose, and emotional processing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to stress, anxiety, mood disorders, and addiction-related challenges, then practices concrete skills to change unhelpful reactions. Mindfulness Therapy introduces present-moment awareness and stress-reduction practices that can complement work on anxiety, trauma symptoms, and impulse control.

Choosing the best approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be a shared decision. The therapist partners with clients to assess needs, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on progress and preference so that therapy remains practical and responsive.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility for scheduling and communication style. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and travel, while allowing therapists and clients to focus on practical skill-building and problem solving across the therapeutic approaches described above.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Anita commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression, along with related issues such as codependency, family problems, and substance concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is client-centered and solution-focused, using motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify goals and practical strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Anita has 13 years of experience in social work settings that include addiction rehabilitation, outpatient clinics, school-based services, and Drug Court therapy.
Where is Anita licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Kentucky with license number KY LCSW 3932 and practices with clients located in Kentucky.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for appointments?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and scheduling.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Kentucky

Languages

English