Anita Novey

Practical, compassionate CBT-informed care

LPC Oklahoma

Experience: 27 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Anita

Anita Novey brings a client-centered and cognitive behavioral perspective to clients seeking help with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship concerns, grief, depression, intimacy-related issues, and self-esteem. She emphasizes practical strategies grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while also drawing on motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas when useful.

Background and approach

Anita's approach is rooted in fostering personal insight and actionable change so clients can regain a sense of direction and purpose.

With 27 years of professional experience, Anita spent much of her career working for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, where she served as a Drug Treatment Specialist from 1998 onward and worked earlier in human resources and unit management.

That work focused largely on cognitive-behavioral methods for treating substance use disorders, alongside counseling for grief, loss, and a range of relationship issues. Her background includes a Master of Arts in Personnel and Organizational Psychology and a Bachelor of Business Administration from institutions in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Based in Oklahoma and credentialed as an LPC (OK LPC LPC01999), Anita blends evidence-informed techniques with attentive listening to help clients identify strengths, address barriers, and move toward meaningful goals.

Integrating CBT and Client-Focused Care Online

CBT offers concrete tools to identify unhelpful thought patterns and build new behavioral skills, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and addictive behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, creating space for clients to explore feelings and values while the therapist follows the client's lead to support growth.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to match progress and feedback.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule regular appointments, maintain continuity of care when life is busy, and choose the format that feels most helpful for skill practice and reflective conversation.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Anita focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, grief, depression, intimacy-related issues, and self-esteem, and also works with communication problems, first responder issues, infidelity, and personality disorders.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

Sessions typically use client-centered principles combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques and motivational interviewing to balance insight with practical skills for change.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has 27 years of professional experience, including long-term work as a Drug Treatment Specialist within the Federal Bureau of Prisons and earlier roles in human resources and unit management.

What are the therapist's credentials and where are they located?

Anita holds the LPC credential listed as OK LPC LPC01999 and practices from Oklahoma.

Are services available in languages other than English or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats does the therapist offer?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How are costs handled for therapy with this clinician?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesGrief Depression

Also works with

Intimacy-related issuesSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsFirst responder issuesInfidelityPersonality disorders

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

27+ years

Licensed

Oklahoma

Languages

English