Anita Thomas-Bua, LCPC, LPC - Therapist in Illinois

Warm interactive style
Goal oriented support
Works with trauma

About Anita

Anita Thomas-Bua is a licensed clinician with 20 years in counseling and psychotherapy. She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Illinois. Anita works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting and caregiving strain, and challenges such as ADHD and bipolar mood concerns.

Her approach is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on respectful, sensitive listening and practical steps a person can try between meetings. Anita also offers life coaching strategies alongside therapy to help clients set goals and move forward.

She draws on several therapy styles to match the person in front of her. That can include client-centered work to build trust, cognitive behavioral tools to address thinking and behavior patterns, emotionally-focused methods for relationship concerns, and Jungian ideas when exploring meaning and personal growth. Imago relationship work is also part of her toolkit for improving communication in intimate connections.

Anita emphasizes strength through struggle and encourages small, steady progress. She aims to help people restore balance in mind, body, and spirit while addressing concrete problems like communication, sleep, appetite, or daily routines.

Her background includes many years working with adolescents, adults, and older adults. Anita combines clinical counseling and life coaching skills to tailor support to each person's needs and goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive space where the person leads the conversation and the therapist reflects and clarifies what matters most. This approach helps with low self-esteem, stress, and finding personal direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on feelings and connection, often used when relationship or intimacy issues are a primary concern.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels helpful, and then tailor methods collaboratively rather than using a single set plan.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into a busy day, easier access when travel is difficult, and the ability to check in from a quieter location. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, client-centered discussions, and emotionally-focused interventions to an online setting to maintain momentum between sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Imago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Illinois, Wisconsin

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

Anita helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting and caregiver stress, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes including natural or human-caused disaster.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm and interactive, focusing on respectful listening and practical steps. She blends counseling and coaching to set goals and track progress.

What is her professional background?

She has over 20 years of experience working as a psychotherapist, counselor, and life coach with adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Illinois; credential details include IL LCPC and WI LPC as provided.

Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.