Therapist profile
Anita Lakes, LPP
Kentucky
Licensed Psychological Practitioner - Mood and Trauma
Continue with AnitaWhere Anita stands
- Credentials
- LPP
- License
- LPP, Kentucky / 270058
- NPI
- 1720310485
- Experience
- 16 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Kentucky
About
About Anita
Anita Lakes is a Licensed Psychological Practitioner (LPP) in Kentucky with 16 years of experience working with adults. She helps people who are struggling with mood and anxiety symptoms, sleep problems, bipolar disorder, trauma, addictions, and relationship difficulties. English is the language used in sessions and she practices in Kentucky.
Anita focuses on practical, goal-oriented work. She aims to build a straightforward partnership where the client and she set clear goals and track progress. Conversations are focused on what is happening now and what changes the client wants to make.
Her approach draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain distress. She also uses solution-focused methods to notice small changes that matter and to plan steps that fit daily life. Mindfulness tools are introduced to help with sleep, anxiety, and emotional regulation.
Anita has substantial experience supporting people after physical or emotional trauma and with mood disorders such as depression and bipolar conditions. She has also worked with people facing compassion fatigue, first responder stresses, and co-occurring conditions. Codependency is among the issues she lists as a focus area.
Sessions aim to be direct and respectful, with the therapist and client deciding on practical steps together. Anita asks clients to identify goals and then uses measurable strategies to work toward those goals. If someone wants to start, the process begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaborating. In practice this means the therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects what they are saying, and helps clarify goals and priorities. This approach can help with relationship patterns, codependency concerns, and questions about values.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions include identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying practical experiments to change behavior. This method is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and mood symptoms.
Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and grounding practices to reduce stress and improve emotional regulation. These exercises are short and can be practiced between sessions to support sleep and calmness.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best for their goals and preferences. That decision is revisited as the work progresses so techniques can be adjusted.
Session formats and logistics are not detailed in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and enable work from different locations. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent with daily life.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, bipolar disorder, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship issues, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a partnership approach that focuses on goals and practical steps. Conversations are meant to be direct and problem-focused.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working with adults on a wide range of mental health issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LPP - Licensed Psychological Practitioner - practicing in Kentucky.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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 you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.