Anita Tanner , LMSW

Anita Tanner is a licensed master social worker with 40 years of experience helping people through stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship concerns. She focuses on practical steps people can try in day-to-day life to feel steadier and more able to cope. Anita uses plain language and a calm presence to guide conversations toward doable changes.

Her approach centers on what matters most to each person. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and still move toward meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with clearer choices. Client-centered work keeps sessions focused on each person’s own concerns and goals.

Anita has long experience supporting those facing midlife change, caregiver stress, chronic illness, end-of-life concerns, and feelings of isolation or emptiness. She also addresses issues such as intimacy, anger, and mood disorders. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented, with attention to coping skills and emotional understanding.

She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients while based in Michigan. Anita works with common formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Cost varies by location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

To begin, a prospective client selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules according to therapist availability.

How Anita’s Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and choose actions that match their values; it is useful for grief, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thought patterns and behaviors to find small changes that reduce distress and improve mood. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the work grounded in the person’s own priorities, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental space to talk through what matters most.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to try methods that fit their goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. Sessions often mix elements from different approaches to match real-life needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, health limits, or travel constraints. Video calls let the therapist and client read visual cues and have longer conversations. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier when being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins, quick coping reminders, or continued contact between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around everyday life.