Key details
- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Arkansas / P1008055
- NPI1932229069
- Experience17 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationArkansas
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Anita
Anita Dorey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arkansas with 17 years of experience in community mental health. She works with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and anger. Anita also focuses on panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.
Anita uses a client-centered approach that keeps the person's goals and perspective at the center of sessions. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone needs help finding reasons to change and building momentum.
Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused. Conversations explore what is causing strain and then test practical changes. For anger this can mean learning ways to recognize triggers, try different responses in the moment, and work on the thinking that feeds resentment.
For anxiety and panic, Anita helps people notice early signs and practice coping steps that reduce intensity over time. With trauma, she pays attention to safety and pacing so progress doesn't overwhelm the person.
Her approach emphasizes honest, respectful collaboration. She and the client develop a plan, try it, and adjust as needed. The focus is on what works in daily life, not on jargon or long explanations.
To begin, people typically complete an intake and set clear, practical goals for sessions. Anita aims for measurable change so clients can see progress and decide the next steps.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and aligning sessions to what matters most to the person. Online sessions can keep that focus by using regular check-ins, reviewing goals, and adjusting session content to the client's priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that maintain problems and try specific, practical changes. Online meetings can include brief skills practice, behavioral experiments between sessions, and review of what worked or did not.
Motivational Interviewing supports building motivation and resolving mixed feelings about change. In a virtual setting this often looks like exploring values, setting short steps, and using the counselor's questions to strengthen commitment.
Deciding which approach to emphasize is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to match methods to goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying things, measuring how they feel and work, and switching approaches if needed.
The profile does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people keep momentum while working on anger, anxiety, or stress.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Arkansas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with people who deal with anger that shows up in relationships, at work, or as built-up resentment. The profile lists anger alongside stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a client-centered style, meaning sessions focus on the client's goals and perspective. She pairs that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to try practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience working in community mental health. That background informs how she approaches common problems like panic and social anxiety.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Arkansas. The profile identifies Arkansas as her location.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only according to the profile.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how meetings are held.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates are not provided in the profile and should be confirmed directly.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.