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Online therapist

Anedtra Haynes-Thompson

Calm, practical therapy for relationship and life stresses

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
14 years
Licensed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Anedtra

Anedtra Haynes-Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on practical, down-to-earth therapy. She uses straightforward approaches to help people manage relationship struggles, trauma, anger, low motivation, and self-esteem. Sessions aim to be simple and direct so parents and busy adults can fit care into their lives.

She brings 14 years of experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, career concerns, depression, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

Her work also covers compassion fatigue and ADHD, and she addresses related concerns such as communication problems, codependency, and commitment issues. In session she creates an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. The focus is on practical skills and clearer communication, not on jargon.

She draws on methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and emotion-focused tools to help people change patterns that cause problems. Anedtra also integrates acceptance-oriented practices and attachment-informed ideas when they fit a person’s situation. That can mean learning ways to tolerate strong feelings, notice values, and rebuild trust in relationships.

She adjusts tools to match each person’s needs and goals. Her approach is collaborative and paced to the client. The therapist will work with each person to set realistic steps and check progress.

The aim is steady, usable change that fits daily life.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts while committing to actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, low motivation, and coping with life changes because it emphasizes small, steady steps toward what matters.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going. It is practical for managing anxiety, anger, depression, and self-esteem by teaching clear skills you can practice between sessions.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past and current relationships affect how people connect now. It can help rebuild trust, improve intimacy-related issues, and address communication or commitment concerns by offering new ways to relate.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and tailor techniques to a person's needs, goals, and preferences in a collaborative way. Together they will try approaches and adjust as progress is made.

Online therapy makes it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy life. Video calls and phone sessions let people meet face to face from home, while live chat and text-based messaging offer shorter, flexible touchpoints. These options support continuity of care and make it simpler to use therapeutic skills when they are needed most.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, motivation, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, career changes, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth, using practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns and improve communication. Methods blend acceptance, attachment-informed thinking, and skill-based work.
How much experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - holding Oklahoma LPC number LPC06061 and practicing from Oklahoma.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered for therapy?
Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with this clinician?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
14 years
Licensed
Oklahoma
Languages
English

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