Anita Cohn , LCSW

Anita Cohn is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship concerns. She connects with clients who feel stuck after loss, trauma, or big life changes and wants to help them find steadier ground.

Her approach begins by listening. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can use between meetings, along with time to talk through painful memories or current worries.

Anita has 21 years of professional experience in Missouri and draws on several therapeutic styles to match what each person needs. She uses client-centered ways to keep the work focused on the person's goals. She also brings cognitive behavioral tools to address thinking patterns and behaviors that keep problems going.

For people who have trauma or unresolved painful memories, she incorporates trauma-focused strategies and EMDR elements when appropriate. Her psychodynamic perspective helps uncover patterns from past relationships that show up today. Together these approaches give options for short-term relief and longer-term change.

Sessions can cover a wide range of concerns including parenting stress, sleep and eating difficulties, identity and LGBT matters, anger and self-esteem, addiction-related issues, and finding purpose in midlife. Anita aims to create a steady, respectful space where people can make decisions that fit their lives.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's goals. In practice this means sessions begin with the individual's priorities and Anita helps guide choices without taking over. Cognitive behavioral therapy targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it uses short exercises and practical homework to reduce anxiety, depression, or sleep and eating problems.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Anita will talk about options, try methods in session, and adjust based on what helps most. The plan evolves with the client's needs, goals, and preferences so work stays relevant and usable.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be an easier option when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief updates, check-ins, or people who prefer writing between sessions. These choices add flexibility for fitting therapy into busy lives while keeping the focus on effective work.