Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Arkansas
- Years in practice
- 17
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Anita
Anita Dorey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arkansas with 17 years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, and low self-esteem. Her approach aims to create a calm, steady space to talk through what feels overwhelming and find practical ways forward.
She works one person at a time and adapts each session to the issue at hand. Anita uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client's lead and build trust.
Background and approach
She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolbox when someone feels stuck or unsure about change. That approach supports small, achievable steps and helps boost motivation.
Sessions focus on real-life goals and clear strategies that can be practiced between meetings. Anita has spent nearly two decades in community mental health settings. That background gives her experience with a wide range of emotional struggles and practical challenges.
She emphasizes honesty, respect, and ethical care in every conversation. People working with her can expect plans tailored to their needs and progress checked along the way. She encourages resilience and aims to help clients build skills they can use after therapy ends.
What Anita works with
Everything Anita lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Anita's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Anita lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. The therapist creates a respectful space and works from the concerns the client brings. This approach helps people who need acceptance and a chance to talk things through.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, examines how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It uses simple exercises and experiments to test unhelpful thinking and build new habits. CBT is useful for anxiety, panic, and low mood because it gives concrete tools to try between sessions.
Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels uncertain about change. It uses gentle questions to highlight personal reasons for change and to set small, realistic steps. This method pairs well with CBT and client-centered work when energy or confidence is low.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Anita will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying ideas, checking what helps, and adjusting plans when needed.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people read facial cues and hold a fuller conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter, on-the-go check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum toward goals.
Questions people ask about Anita
What concerns does she address?
Anita supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, and low self-esteem, plus issues like panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a client-centered style that prioritizes the person's goals and perspective while offering practical techniques when needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience working in community mental health settings and has supported many people with emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Arkansas.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.