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- CBT based methods
- Trauma-focused care
- Attachment work
About Anita
LMHC in Florida with 12 years of clinical experience, Anita Scarborough focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and mood concerns. She holds a Master’s degree in Psychology/Counseling from Troy State University and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in her work. Anita explains things clearly and works directly with the issues clients bring to sessions.
She follows a person-centered philosophy. That means she centers sessions on each person’s goals and experiences while using structured methods when they help. Her work often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, and Attachment-focused interventions to address specific problems.
Anita commonly helps people dealing with depression, bipolar symptoms, panic, and post-traumatic stress. She also supports those wrestling with abandonment, attachment concerns, communication problems, guilt, shame, and life transitions such as divorce or separation. Chronic pain, illness, caregiver stress, and isolation are included among her areas of focus.
Sessions can include practical skill building, focused problem-solving, and steps to manage mood and anxiety. When trauma is central, she integrates trauma-focused methods to reduce symptoms and improve coping. Attachment-focused work looks at patterns in relationships and offers ways to change unhelpful dynamics.
Her style is straightforward and goal-oriented. People can expect clear explanations of methods and concrete tools to try between sessions. To begin, clients follow the site's matching and scheduling process to set up a first meeting.
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How Anita’s evidence-based methods translate to online work
Trauma-Focused CBT is a structured approach that helps people process traumatic memories and reduce distress. It combines talking through trauma with skills for emotion regulation and gradual exposure to distressing thoughts when appropriate.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It often includes behavioral experiments, mood tracking, and practical homework to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms.
Therapy is collaborative. Anita will work with each person to choose which methods fit their needs and goals. Together they review what is working and adjust techniques as needed rather than assuming a single approach will suit everyone.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Many clients find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Others prefer longer sessions for in-depth work such as trauma processing. Discussing scheduling and session length during the initial meeting makes it easier to match therapy to everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and mood disorders including depression and bipolar concerns.
What is her therapeutic approach?
She uses a person-centered approach combined with evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, and attachment-informed work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida and holds a Master’s degree in Psychology/Counseling from Troy State University.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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