Anita Adjetey-Diaz
Anita Adjetey has worked with children and adults for 11+ years (ages 4-60). She is particularly interested in and has pursued advanced training in working with children, adolescents, youth, and young adults who have experienced trauma, displayed at-risk behaviors, or struggled with self-esteem, anxiety, and depression, as well as training in addressing social skills, relational issues, and career coaching. In addition, she has conscientiously pursued extensive self-study of children's developmental stages and issues, giving her a solid foundation for more advanced studies. Specializations
Anita brings a wealth of experience in areas such as trauma recovery, depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, grief & loss, and family systems. Her experience includes navigating the juvenile court system, providing crisis intervention, and strengthening parenting skills.
Trauma & Relationship Issues Experience with family systems, juvenile courts, crisis intervention, and parenting skills Play Therapy Recreational Therapy
First session
Many clients express that they leave each session feeling truly seen and accepted, as if they can be their authentic selves. This connection allows them to open up and embrace who they really are.
Strengths
One of her strengths is her ability to establish authentic relationships with those she works with. She uses person-centered techniques and play therapy, is highly solution-focused, and prefers an integrative approach to therapy as a foundation for building relationships with clients.
Ideal clients
Core Belief & Philosophy Anita believes that facing challenges is a universal human experience. Life naturally presents complex obstacles, transitions, and emotional hurdles that everyone must navigate at different points. Recognizing that struggle is a shared condition lets us approach therapy not as a search for what is "broken," but as a space for understanding, self-discovery, and growth. The Person-Centered Approach (Carl Rogers Framework) As a clinician, Anita's approach is grounded in Person-Centered Therapy, founded on Carl Rogers' core principles. Rather than acting as an authority figure who directs the client's path, she aims to walk alongside them. This framework relies on three fundamental conditions: Therapeutic Congruence (Authenticity): Showing up as a genuine, real, and transparent human presence in the therapeutic space, free from professional pretense. Presence & Deep Listening: Sitting with clients fully in their experience—offering an attentive, grounded space where they feel truly heard and validated. Unconditional Positive Regard: Offering nonjudgmental acceptance and giving clients the freedom to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences safely. Cultivating Meaningful Change Adopting this person-centered stance a powerfully catalyze transformation. When clients are met with genuine presence and empathetic understanding, the therapeutic dynamic shifts. It creates a safe, trusting environment that empowers individuals to access their intrinsic strengths, process complex emotions, and lead their own journey toward self-directed healing and positive change. Therapeutic Pillar approach below ----Clinical Practice ----- Client Impact Congruence: Genuine, transparent communication; fosters trust, safety, and mutual respect Presence: Active listening and focused engagement; helps clients feel truly seen, heard, and understood Acceptance: Nonjudgmental holding environment; encourages honest exploration without fear of criticism Self-Direction: Collaborative, client-led goals; builds autonomy, resilience, and lasting personal growth
Treatment methods
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Adopting this person-centered stance serves as a powerful catalyst for transformation. When clients encounter genuine presence and empathetic understanding, the therapeutic dynamic shifts. It creates a safe, trusting environment that empowers individuals to access their intrinsic strengths, process complex emotions, and lead their own journey toward self-directed healing and positive change.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- VirginiaLicense 0701006870