Anita Tanner, LMSW

Anita Tanner is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) with 40 years of experience. She focuses on people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions such as midlife change. Her goal is to help people take practical steps to feel steadier and more hopeful. Anita uses a straightforward, person-centered style. She listens first and helps people set clear, doable goals. Sessions often include skills to manage difficult thoughts and emotions, and strategies for making concrete changes day to day. Her background blends long clinical experience with approaches that aim to increase daily functioning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools are used to spot and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ideas help people clarify values and take small actions that matter. Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing are also part of her work when they fit a person’s needs. These methods can help with managing stress, improving mood, and finding direction during life transitions. Anita adapts methods to what each person prefers and needs. Clients often come for help with grief, caregiver stress, aging concerns, chronic illness or pain, relationship and intimacy struggles, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. She also supports people dealing with anger, bipolar mood concerns, and challenges around forgiveness and guilt.

Approaches that translate well to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people name their values and take small, meaningful actions. It can be useful for midlife change, grief, or feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which often helps with anxiety and depression. Client-Centered Therapy centers on a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the person leads the pace and focus of work.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the person to choose methods that match goals and preferences. That collaborative decision can change over time as needs and priorities shift.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to continue care across locations when someone is away from home. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively in remote sessions, and Anita adapts methods to fit everyday life and practical goals.