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Anita Tanner, LMSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Anita is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Anita. View 27 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Michigan

Recent reviews

Anita is kind and empathetic. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge and is easy to talk to. I never feel judged or embarrassed. It’s great to get her opinion when life throws me lemons. I totally recommend Anita!

Reviewed November 2024

Anita is very kind and calm. She is a great listener. I feel comfortable confiding in her and never feel judged. She's got a lot of life experience and that's really helpful.

Reviewed June 2024

More about Anita

  • 40 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMSW

Everyone has a struggle or a suffering of some kind or an area of our life we can improve upon. My specialty is working with middle-aged and older adults who are navigating grief and loss, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. Let's work together to help you to move your life in a positive direction and achieve emotional wellbeing!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Anger management Bipolar disorder Depression Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Commitment issues Control issues Emptiness Family problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Mood disorders Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Phobias Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Anita Tanner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083182422.

  • LMSW · Michigan · 6801018423 · Expires January 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Anita Tanner

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

27 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helpful Easy Helped Recommend Thank you Easy to talk Attentive Comfortable Compassion

Anita is kind and empathetic. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge and is easy to talk to. I never feel judged or embarrassed. It’s great to get her opinion when life throws me lemons. I totally recommend Anita!

Reviewed November 2024

Anita is very kind and calm. She is a great listener. I feel comfortable confiding in her and never feel judged. She's got a lot of life experience and that's really helpful.

Reviewed June 2024

Anita is a very good listener and kind she understands my feelings and gives good counsel.

Reviewed June 2024

Anita has been instrumental in helping me navigate difficult life events and carefully unearth and address repressed issues. I've worked with 8+ therapists and Anita's experience, compassion and steadiness is unmatched and invaluable.

Reviewed March 2024

The entire process has been very easy and helpful. The app is great, the journal suggestions help provide new insight, and scheduling video sessions with Anita is very simple. Anita is a joy to work with, and she has helped me to work on long term relationship issues in new ways that I would have never figured out on my own. I feel empowered every time we converse, and she has sent very helpful worksheets and information that I refer to regularly. Thank you!

Reviewed January 2024

Anita is easy to talk to and understands my issues and offers advice on how to work through them to be more productive and less reactionary.

Reviewed January 2024

Taking time to understand where I am , and also remembering past conversations to bring back into the fold.

Reviewed January 2024

I feel so fortunate to be working with Anita. Her experience and professionalism shows in how she responds in a steady, nonjudgmental way to the various topics and issues we discuss in our sessions. She is very attentive and asks questions which help me open up and process what I'm going through and makes recommendations around what materials and best practices I can use to work through situations. She is incredibly kind, empathetic, and a role model for strength, compassion, and self-care. I highly recommend working with Anita

Reviewed September 2023

I'm so grateful to have Anita as my therapist! She is kind, respectful and has really opened my eyes to the benefits of having a therapist. Thank you so much! I can't recommend Anita or the Better Help service enough!

Reviewed August 2023

I have really enjoyed my sessions with Anita, she has asked some great thoughtful questions. Looking forward to working with her more.

Reviewed February 2023

Anita was wonderful. I had tried therapy before and was hesitant to try it again because my experience with my therapist was not very pleasant. But that all changed with Anita, she listened so well, she did not make me feel invalid and she said things in ways that got through to me. Would 10/10 recommend her to anyone I know. Thank you Anita

Reviewed January 2023

I've only had one session with Anita so far but she's wonderful! She allowed me to talk through my issues and just dump information on her. She has been a great support over the past few weeks and she is a genuinely kind soul.

Reviewed August 2022

I feel that progress is being made and that Anita has been very helpful

Reviewed June 2022

Anita has been absolutely amazing during my time on betterhelp. Our sessions have always been very helpful and I attribute the majority of my progress to the sessions.

Reviewed March 2022

Anita is insightful, compassionate and extremely skilled in her role as a therapist . Was not sure I’d do well on an app but with Anita’s help I can honestly say I am working harder at a brighter future, right from My house. Communication, Compassion and amazing mental health care!

Reviewed February 2022

So far very kind and patient

Reviewed January 2022

I find that speaking with Anita is very helpful. She is lovely. She listens carefully to me without any judgement she is sympathetic and asks questions to help understand how to help me. I feel confident that she is helping through this very hard time in my life.

Reviewed January 2022

We are on the way to learn each other. I hope our cooperation will be productive

Reviewed December 2021

Anita was a fantastic listener and great at giving advice

Reviewed December 2021

I have found Anita to be exactly what I needed and why I requested her. She has a lively, calming disposition and listens quite carefully. Her follow up questions suggest just this!

Reviewed November 2021

In my few weeks of speaking with Anita, I have found it very easy to open up to her and share my thoughts and feelings. This is because Anita is very kind, mindful and understanding. Anita continuously offers her support and shows genuine care and concern for me and my wellbeing.

Reviewed November 2021

Even though I'm only 2 weeks into my journey Anita has already helped me take leaps and bounds in the direction I want she is understanding caring compassionate and all round a great person to talk to

Reviewed November 2021

Anita is very easy to talk to. She helped me through a very difficult time in my life. She is very knowledgeable and I felt comfortable in our sessions. Thank you so much!

Reviewed November 2021

Anita makes you feel comfortable. She’s not judgmental at all. Very sweet and easy to talk to.

Reviewed September 2021

I've only had one telephone call so it's hard to review at this time. I'm going to try video this week and see if that's better. Many thanks

Reviewed August 2021

Anita is attentive and kind. She takes the time to listen then asks focused questions to get to the key issues to be addressed. She sends worksheets and information relevant to points discussed during the sessions. Anita responds promptly to messages and it’s reassuring to know that she is available in this way between sessions.

Reviewed July 2021

Anita has consistently been attentive, validating, reassuring and helpful. She listens and retains all of the details I share with her. She has a warmth about her that is very comforting. Anita also has helped me by giving me I formation to read and worksheets for me to process my pain. She is/was a great match for my needs

Reviewed July 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Anita Tanner offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Anita Tanner works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Anita Tanner speak?

Anita Tanner speaks English.

How many years of experience does Anita Tanner have?

Anita Tanner has 40 years of experience.

Where is Anita Tanner licensed to practice?

Anita Tanner is licensed to practice in Michigan.

Does Anita Tanner accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Anita Tanner accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Anita Tanner offer?

Anita Tanner offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Anita Tanner?

Anita Tanner can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Anita Tanner?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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