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Anita Brison

Therapist focused on practical, person-centered change

LPC Oklahoma

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Anita

Anita Brison is a licensed professional counselor who blends practical, evidence-informed methods with a person-focused way of working to help people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship and family challenges.

Background and approach

With ten years of clinical experience, she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and skills-based approaches to help clients clarify goals, reframe unhelpful thinking, and build coping strategies that fit daily life.

Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including abandonment, blended family issues, caregiver stress, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, emptiness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and fertility or fatherhood issues.

Anita emphasizes collaboration and practical problem solving, helping people identify patterns that interfere with wellbeing and practicing new skills in session so progress carries into real situations. Licensed in Oklahoma and Arizona as an LPC, she aims to create an accepting, culturally aware space where clients can explore purpose, repair relationships, and strengthen emotional resilience.

Anita approaches each person as an individual, adapting treatment choices to fit their values, circumstances, and goals rather than applying a single fixed model.

Integrating proven approaches for online care

CBT focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; it often involves setting concrete goals and practicing new coping skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for the client's perspective, creating space for exploration of values and self-understanding. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for managing intense emotions and improving relationship interactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Anita will work with each person to determine which combination of methods best matches their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds so therapy stays aligned with what matters most to the client.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support, practice skills between meetings, and fit therapy into a busy life while maintaining contact with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Anita commonly address?
Anita works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and family difficulties, and related issues such as abandonment, caregiver stress, blended family matters, guilt and shame, and impulsivity.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Her style combines client-centered listening with evidence-based techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and skills-focused methods to help clients develop practical coping strategies.
How long has she been practicing?
Anita has ten years of experience working with clients in clinical settings and has developed a practice that emphasizes collaboration and applied skill work.
Where is Anita licensed to practice?
She holds LPC credentials with licensing details AZ LPC LPC-22729 and OK LPC LPC05879 and is based in Oklahoma.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Clients can connect with Anita through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and schedule.
How are costs and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Oklahoma, Arizona

Languages

English