Anita Novey - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

27 years experience

About Anita Novey

The human spirit is more powerful than any drug, and it is that we need to nurture. Lives get off track for many reason, but they can get back on track. I am honored to help.

For the last 30 years, I was employed by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Since 1998, I served as a Drug Treatment Specialist, working with adult male offenders with substance use disorders. The previous 7 years, I was employed in Human Resources and unit management. I left that job due to mandatory retirement. I loved the work because I found it meaningful. Even though the primary focus was a cognitive-behavioral approach to addiction, I counseled our clients regarding grief and loss and relationship issues of all kinds. I enjoyed working with people who had forgotten their own potential and watching them grow and take control of the rest of their lives.

EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Personnel and Organizational Psychology in 1992, from the University of Central Oklahoma (formerly Central State University) in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Bachelor of Business Administration in 1988, from Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma.

Licenses

LPC

LPC01999

Professional experience

Addictions
Depression
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety

Additional Focus Areas

Communication problems
First responder issues
Infidelity
Personality disorders

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Psychodynamic Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Great listener”

“Very down to earth and knowledgeable person.”

“She is so patient and she actually listens. I have talked to 3 therapists before her but never felt like they actually cared about what i had to say. <br /> I feel heard after so long and thanks to Anita for that . I always look forward to our sessions. <br /> She has been a great help.”

“I am so grateful to have found Anita! She listens and is very thoughtful in her responses.”

“She is very helpful and seems to understand my situation and how I have coped until now. I’m glad to have her help. She’s a good therapist and a good fit for me.”

“Anita is a very caring and understanding therapist that has experience with multiple types of clients.”

“Anita is very understanding and thoughtful. She has helped me over various issues and concerns for close to a year. I would highly recommend Anita to anyone I know that needs a a therapist.”

“Anita has been amazing, during my time with her. Helped me thru alot this past year. Made me realize alof my faults. pros and cons in my life.”

“Anita us a great therapist that helps me with my concerns and needs.”

“She's great. She knows when to talk, when to question, and when to listen.”

“Anita has been a great resource for me this year. Her expertise lines up perfectly with what I am working through. Couldn’t have asked for a better therapist.”

“Anita is helpful supportive and comes up with an actionables to move you thru hard things.”

“She’s has been amazing during my journey during this breakup and allowing me to learn more about myself!!”

“Anita is wonderful we laughed and had such a positive experience and she has given me some of the best most helpful ideas when it comes to my anxiety and depression I love that she always has a direct way of speaking that means to me that she takes me seriously and she listens to me speak love love love her!!!!”

“Anita has been very helpful. I appreciate her help and support very much. She takes the time to understand my concerns and address it in a timely manner.”

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