Anita Reed
Virginia clinician for anxiety, relationships, and parenting
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About
Anita Reed, MD, LCSW-C, LCSW, brings three decades of clinical experience to her practice. Licensed in Virginia and Maryland, she focuses on treating stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, and self-esteem. Her background includes work with adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and a range of interpersonal and personality-related concerns.
Her approach centers on careful listening and a practical orientation toward life transitions, workplace pressures, family dynamics, and personal development. She offers guidance for people navigating divorce and separation, domestic violence aftermath, communication and commitment issues, and the particular challenges of aging and geriatric matters.
Reed emphasizes an inclusive therapeutic environment that honors diverse experiences and backgrounds. She notes particular attentiveness to the experiences of women, young adults, and multicultural communities, and she frames her work as empathetic guidance rooted in evidence-based practices to support clearer understanding of patterns, goals, and next steps.
Her approach centers on careful listening and a practical orientation toward life transitions, workplace pressures, family dynamics, and personal development. She offers guidance for people navigating divorce and separation, domestic violence aftermath, communication and commitment issues, and the particular challenges of aging and geriatric matters.
Reed emphasizes an inclusive therapeutic environment that honors diverse experiences and backgrounds. She notes particular attentiveness to the experiences of women, young adults, and multicultural communities, and she frames her work as empathetic guidance rooted in evidence-based practices to support clearer understanding of patterns, goals, and next steps.
- Location:
- Virginia, United States
- Years Experience:
- 30
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Postpartum depression, Self-love, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MD LCSW-C 11077, VA LCSW 0904002384
- NPI Number: 1487046249
- License: LCSW (Virginia), LCSW-C (Maryland)
Remote sessions and collaborative care
Anita Reed's profile indicates that her work is rooted in evidence-based practices and guided by an emphasis on understanding each person's unique journey. The profile does not list specific named clinical modalities, so remote work is described in terms of goals and methods she highlights: careful assessment of current stressors and history, collaborative goal setting, and practical attention to relationship and parenting dynamics.In remote sessions she focuses on exploring mood and anxiety patterns, identifying communication and family system issues, and supporting transitions such as divorce, caregiving changes, or adjustments related to adoption and foster care. This framing helps clients who want both reflective exploration and concrete strategies for day-to-day challenges.
Online appointments are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. The profile suggests a collaborative fit for people seeking thoughtful exploration of personal and family patterns combined with applied work on stress, relationships, and parenting concerns.
How long has Anita Reed been practicing?
She has 30 years of clinical experience according to the profile.
What credentials does she hold?
Anita Reed's listed credentials are MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW. License information includes MD LCSW-C 11077 and VA LCSW 0904002384.
What languages does she work in?
The profile indicates she provides services in English.
Where is she based?
The profile lists her location as Virginia and notes licensure in Virginia and Maryland.
What ways can clients work with her remotely?
She offers remote communication options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
The profile indicates she is not accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, per the profile details.
How do I get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire as described in the profile.