Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Relationships, Life Transition, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Self Esteem, Coping Skills, LGBTQIA+
Accepted insurance & self-pay
About Anita
Anita Wiley-Holman is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 8 years of experience. She specializes in providing counseling to adults, families, and couples with a variety of issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and substance use. Anita has expertise working with neurodivergent populations and in settings including intensive community services, inpatient hospitalization, and mental health/substance abuse crisis stabilization.
Anita received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lenoir Rhyne University. She utilizes a variety of clinical approaches but primarily focuses on dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solutions-focused therapy.
Anita provides a safe environment for clients to express themselves and achieve their goals. Anita will additionally teach you different skills to work towards cultivating awareness of the present moment, regulating your emotions, developing healthy relationships and building resilience to handle difficult situations. Reach out to her today!
"I believe everyone deserves a safe space to talk through their thoughts and feelings without being labeled."
Get to know Anita
Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?
I enjoy the process of therapy. It is a unique process that when done correctly can really help people heal and move forward in life.
What types of clients do you work with best?
I work best with clients that are able to verbalize their thoughts and feelings. People are who are ready to reflect and change their behaviors see significant change while working with me.
What type of clients are you most excited to work with?
I really enjoy working with people of color, LGBTQIA, TGNC, and Neurodivergent people.
What's one thing you wish all clients knew?
You don't have to be perfect, and my goal isn't to make you perfect.
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
I choose to work for Thriveworks because they appreciated my therapeutic skills that I have worked hard to develop.
What inspires you?
People never cease to amaze me.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
Our first session will be an intake assessment, but it will feel more like a conversation. I will also go over what to expect from therapy and how I plan on treating you.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
Our first session is about establishing expectations but also learning what you need from me as a therapist.
What should clients know about you before scheduling a first session?
You should know that I view the therapeutic relationship as a partnership, it is important that you are able to be open and honest with me so that I can help you. So let me know when something does not work for you.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
For fun I enjoy cheering my children on from the sidelines, do fun activities with my family and reading books. I also maintain my sanity by lifting weights a few times a week.
What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?
Most people know me for my honesty and my ability to cut to
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Education and training
- Years in practice
- 8 years
- Graduating institute
- Lenoir Rhyne University
- Graduating degree
- Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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