Anita Cohn , LCSW

Anita Cohn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with 21 years of professional experience. She has worked extensively with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and depression. Her practice emphasizes practical support and emotional understanding to help clients move through difficult periods.

She approaches care from a strengths-based, client-centered perspective, recognizing that each person is the expert on their own story and bringing forward resources that can aid recovery and growth. Anita encourages taking the first step toward therapy and acknowledges the courage that requires, expressing pride in clients who begin that process.

In sessions she blends empathy with evidence-informed techniques to address presenting concerns while honoring each client s goals and pace. Anita aims to create a collaborative space where people can explore their experiences, build coping skills, and work toward clearer direction and greater well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on honoring the client s perspective and building on their strengths. The therapist listens actively and provides a supportive environment that helps people clarify goals and make decisions that fit their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress - it uses practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and related concerns and to develop healthier coping skills. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that helps process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact, often used when past events continue to affect daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Anita Cohn collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure that therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers flexibility for scheduling and allows sessions to occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver effective, goal-oriented work that supports clients wherever they are.