Therapist profile
Anita Thomas-Bua, LCPC, LPC
Licensed counselor - Family and parenting focus
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- CBT techniques
- Emotion-focused work
- Client-centered care
About Anita
Anita Thomas-Bua is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) licensed in Illinois and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Wisconsin with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting stresses, and problems with self-esteem and intimacy.
Her approach is interactive and person-focused. Sessions are conversational and practical. She listens, reflects what she hears, and helps people try different ways of responding to problems at home and work.
Anita uses several therapy methods to guide sessions, including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Imago Relationship Therapy, and Jungian Therapy. She may use talk-based coaching techniques when helpful for career goals or life changes.
She has worked across age groups, including adolescents, adults, and older adults, and has spent much of her career in human services as a psychotherapist, counselor, and life coach. That background informs a practical focus on coping, problem-solving, and rebuilding routine after loss or change.
People who come to her often want clear steps to manage symptoms, improve communication at home, or regain direction after difficult events. Anita encourages realistic, steady progress and supports clients as they test small changes between sessions.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Anita draws on Client-Centered Therapy to focus on the person’s perspective and immediate concerns. This approach emphasizes listening, reflecting, and following what matters most to the client, which can help with stress, self-esteem, and relationship questions.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thought patterns and test different behavioral responses. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with life changes because it breaks problems into manageable steps.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is another approach she uses to look at emotional experiences and how they shape interactions. EFT can help people notice patterns in close relationships and practice new ways of expressing needs and responding to others.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Anita treats this as a collaborative process and will help figure out which methods fit the client’s goals and preferences. She may combine elements from different approaches as needs become clearer.
The biography does not specify exact session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and accommodate clients who are in different locations. Licensed professionals can use these formats to help keep momentum between appointments and apply changes in day-to-day life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family and parenting concerns does she address?
She helps with parenting stress, blended family issues, communication problems, and challenges that affect family life such as grief, divorce, or caregiver strain.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is interactive and person-focused. Conversations aim to surface practical steps and new ways of handling difficult situations.
What experience does she bring to these concerns?
She has 20 years of experience in human services as a psychotherapist, counselor, and life coach working with a range of age groups and mood or trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials, licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin, and practices from Illinois.
Does she meet with people who live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
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