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Rita Kanareff, LPCC

Therapist focused on practical anxiety care

21 years in practice · based in Ohio · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Rita

Rita Kanareff is an Ohio licensed professional clinical counselor with 21 years of experience helping people manage anxiety, stress, grief, and other difficult feelings. She works with people facing relationship strain, trauma, mood challenges, and the everyday overwhelm that can come with parenting, work, or illness. Rita keeps language simple and practical during sessions so busy parents can follow along without jargon.

She combines structured techniques with gentle, person-centered support.

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Background and approach

That means she may use exercises to change unhelpful thinking, skills for handling strong emotions, and guided processing for past hurts. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and small steps that fit real life. Rita draws on methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.

She tailors these tools to each person’s needs rather than following a single script. The goal is to reduce distress and build coping skills that last beyond the therapy room. Her work covers a broad set of concerns including eating and sleeping issues, ADHD, compassion fatigue, intimacy and body image, chronic illness and pain, and career stress.

Rita also addresses attachment wounds, abandonment fears, blended family challenges, and recovery after separation or domestic violence. Sessions are offered in English and are available through online formats. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

To begin, a person selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules according to the therapist’s availability.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Rita commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in online sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and it often includes practical homework to try between meetings. Dialectical behavior therapy teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to manage strong feelings and improve relationships.

She also brings EMDR for processing traumatic memories when appropriate. EMDR uses guided attention to help reduce the intensity of painful memories and the responses tied to them, which can ease symptoms of past trauma. Rita will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level, adapting the plan as needs change in a collaborative way.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skill coaching and EMDR work. Phone sessions can be a better choice when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people send updates, ask questions between sessions, or use brief coaching in moments of need. These options offer flexibility while keeping the focus on progress and usable tools.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Rita address?
She helps people with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and relationship or intimacy issues. Other areas include eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, grief, and caregiver strain.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Rita uses a practical, straightforward approach that mixes skills training and deeper processing. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPCC credential and practices in Ohio.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How do fees and getting started work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time.

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Experience
21 years
Licensed
Ohio
Languages
English

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