- Evidence-based care
- Focus on codependency
- 17 years experience
About Gloria
Gloria Anderson is a licensed mental health counselor who brings 17 years of clinical experience to her work. She is licensed as an LMHC and an LCMHC and practices in Utah. Gloria focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression.
She frames therapy as a partnership where the client is the expert on their life. Gloria listens for strengths and uses them as the starting point for change. She encourages small steps that build confidence and reduce overwhelm.
Her background includes long-term experience addressing process and substance addictions and helping people untangle codependency and patterns that come from family of origin issues. Gloria also supports people working through panic, mood concerns, shame, and self-harm urges. Her approach is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and in a straightforward, supportive manner.
In sessions she helps people name what is happening, try new behaviors, and practice communication tools that fit daily life. She helps people manage symptoms while also looking at deeper patterns such as abandonment worries or persistent guilt. Gloria aims to make therapy clear, practical, and respectful of each person's pace.
To begin, she asks people to identify a few concrete goals and then checks progress regularly. She stresses that taking the first step takes courage and that therapy is a collaborative process toward a more manageable, satisfying life.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Gloria works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and symptom relief. One common approach used in such work teaches practical coping skills - breathing, grounding, and step-by-step plans for managing anxiety or panic. These skills help people gain immediate tools to reduce distress and feel more in control.Another common approach addresses addictive behaviors and codependency by helping people identify patterns, set boundaries, and replace unhelpful habits with healthier routines. This kind of work combines short-term behavioral changes with attention to family of origin patterns that influence current choices.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Progress is checked regularly and methods are adjusted if something isn't working well.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into work, caregiving, or travel schedules. Online work can make it simpler to have regular check-ins, practice skills between sessions, and maintain momentum while managing daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Utah, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Gloria help address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focus areas include codependency, abandonment, communication problems, and process addictions.
What is her therapy style and approach?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a practical and supportive way. The work emphasizes strengths, small steps, and skills that apply to everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with the listed concerns and related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LMHC and LCMHC credentials and practices in Utah. The profile notes licensure in Florida and Utah.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.