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Gloria Anderson

Gloria Anderson, LMHC, LCMHC

Utah

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LMHC and LCMHC - Anxiety and Addictions

  • Guilt and shame
  • Family conflict
  • Panic and mood

About Gloria

Gloria Anderson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 17 years of professional experience. She is licensed in Florida and Utah and works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression.

She focuses on practical conversations that help people name what feels heavy. She listens for how guilt and shame show up, and what keeps those feelings stuck. She also helps people identify patterns around abandonment, codependency, communication problems, and substance or process addictions.

In sessions she treats symptoms like panic attacks, mood shifts, and self-harm urges by breaking problems into manageable steps. She pays attention to family of origin issues and how past hurts affect present choices. Her approach keeps language simple and actions concrete so people can try changes between sessions.

She believes clients are the experts on their own stories and brings that view into every visit. That means sessions are collaborative and focused on the person's goals rather than on labels. Gloria encourages small, realistic experiments that test new ways of coping and relating.

Her experience includes supporting people with veteran and armed forces issues, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress, and issues around self-love. She works in English and is licensed to practice in Utah, with a Florida license on record as well.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions

Gloria works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach breaks problems into concrete steps and targets symptoms like panic attacks or mood swings with coping skills and short behavioral experiments. This kind of work helps when guilt or shame are linked to patterns of avoidance or self-criticism.

Another useful method involves processing past trauma in focused, paced ways so painful memories feel less overwhelming over time. That approach tends to include grounding strategies and skills for managing intense feelings as memories are addressed. These methods are often used alongside work on communication, boundaries, and addiction-related behaviors.

Figuring out which approaches fit best is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match goals, current struggles, and personal preferences. That means trying a method and adjusting based on what helps most in day-to-day life.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find this flexibility helps them practice new skills between meetings and keep momentum while juggling work and family responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

17+ years

Listed in

Utah, Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, codependency, and process addictions.

How would she describe her approach in sessions?

She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and keeps conversations focused and action-oriented. Sessions are collaborative and emphasize small steps you can try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 17 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of mood, trauma, and addiction concerns.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds LMHC and LCMHC credentials and is licensed in Florida and Utah. Her practice is associated with Utah for location details.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

She does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

What are the first steps to begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.

Gloria AndersonLMHC, LCMHC

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