Therapist profile
Anitra Brooks, LPC
Georgia
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Anger
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Georgia / LPC011798
- NPI1144896010
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationGeorgia
About
- Anger management
- Stress and anxiety
- Veteran concerns
About Anitra
Anitra Brooks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults who want clearer ways to manage stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, depression, and life transitions. Sessions are offered in English and she notes additional focus on veteran and armed forces issues.
Her style is straightforward and practical. She encourages people to talk through what is happening now and to build small, usable skills to handle tense moments. Conversations focus on what the person wants to change and what has already helped them in the past.
Brooks aims to reduce the frequency and intensity of outbursts and reactive patterns by helping people recognize triggers and practice different responses. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide those steps, keeping exercises concrete and relevant to everyday life. Progress is tracked in simple, observable ways so clients can see what’s shifting.
She also helps when anger is tied to relationship problems or broader stress and mood concerns. That can mean working on communication habits, setting boundaries, or planning healthier routines. Veterans and people connected to the armed forces can bring specific concerns related to that background.
People who choose to work with her will be asked to identify short-term goals and practical strategies to try between sessions. Getting started requires a brief matching process and scheduling a first session.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate online
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to address patterns that keep people stuck. One common approach focuses on recognizing and responding to triggers by teaching concrete coping skills. This helps when anger or frustration shows up quickly and repeatedly. Another approach emphasizes changing unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing different behaviors. That method helps reduce anxiety and low mood that often feed into irritability and resentment.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and daily life. Sessions include trying techniques together, reviewing what worked, and adjusting the plan as needed to better match the client’s preferences and needs.
Confirm the session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins on a work break, or remove the need to travel to an office. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to practice skills in real time and support applying those skills between meetings.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. There is also an additional focus on veteran and armed forces issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is practical and skill-focused, using evidence-based techniques and clear steps. Sessions emphasize recognizing triggers and practicing better responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional work experience as a counselor. That experience informs how she applies techniques to everyday problems.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia. Her practice is located in Georgia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Therapy is provided to clients within the scope allowed by her licensure.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the client’s situation and location.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the process and sets up the initial appointment.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.