Anita Coffey , LCSW

Anita Coffey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Kentucky with 13 years of professional experience. She earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in social work and has developed a broad clinical background across multiple treatment settings.

Over the course of her career she spent a decade working in short- and long-term addiction rehabilitation facilities and has provided outpatient therapy to children and adults. She has also served as a therapist for Drug Court and supported children and families in school settings prior to transitioning into private practice. These varied experiences inform her work with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, trauma and abuse, and depression, among other concerns.

Her treatment style centers on the client, is solution-focused, and incorporates motivational interviewing alongside cognitive behavioral techniques. Anita is known for being flexible and straightforward in communication, whether sessions are conducted verbally or in writing. She aims to collaborate with each person to identify practical goals and steps toward greater well-being.

Anita is currently accepting clients in Kentucky and welcomes inquiries from those interested in exploring therapy with her.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Anita Coffey draws on client-centered therapy to place the person's goals and preferences at the center of treatment, creating a supportive environment where individuals can explore their experiences and define meaningful change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be especially helpful for anxiety, mood concerns, and patterns that maintain distress. Motivational Interviewing supports people who are ambivalent about change by strengthening motivation and clarifying personal values to promote progress in areas like addiction or lifestyle shifts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Anita works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access a therapist from home or another convenient location. Licensed professionals can still provide attentive, structured support through these remote formats while collaborating with clients to meet their therapeutic objectives.