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Dr. Wanetta "Nita" Hughes Bise

Dr. Wanetta "Nita" Hughes Bise, LPC

Therapist in Colorado

Compassionate counselor helping people build stronger self esteem

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17 years of experience listed

LPC professional credentials

English languages

  • Respectful listening
  • Practical skills
  • Values focus

About Wanetta

Dr. Wanetta "Nita" Hughes Bise is a licensed professional counselor in Colorado with 17 years of experience. She works with people who are ready to make changes and offers help with issues like self esteem, relationships, depression, addictions, and parenting concerns. Nita uses a respectful, compassionate approach and aims to build a steady working relationship with each person who reaches out.

Her background includes many years using a mix of counseling methods so each plan fits the person. She draws from cognitive-behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also uses attachment-informed ideas to look at how early relationships affect current bonds and communication.

Nita incorporates acceptance and commitment methods to help people notice what matters most to them and take practical steps toward those values. Dialectical behavior ideas are used when emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills can make daily life easier. Client-centered principles guide sessions so people feel heard and respected as they work through hard issues.

She commonly supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief around adoption and foster care, family of origin concerns, compassion fatigue, and career or life-purpose questions. Practical goals and skill-building are frequent parts of sessions, along with time to process feelings and clarify priorities.

Sessions are scheduled in line with Colorado licensing rules. Nita asks that people follow the booking steps on the site to begin, and she outlines session length and scheduling expectations during intake.

How these approaches shape online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and focus on actions that match their values. It is often useful for low self esteem, anxiety about life changes, and finding clearer direction. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns that started in early relationships and how they show up now, helping people change how they connect and communicate. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy examines thinking and behavior patterns and introduces practical techniques to shift unhelpful habits and reduce symptoms like low mood or anxiety.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, history, and what feels most helpful. That conversation guides which methods are emphasized and how sessions are paced, so the plan fits the person rather than the other way around.

Session formats are not listed in this profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes scheduling Friday or some Saturday sessions more straightforward for people juggling work or caregiving commitments.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

17+ years

Credentials

Colorado

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Nita typically address?

She helps with issues like self esteem, relationships, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, parenting stress, anger, career questions, and coping with life changes.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is warm and client-centered, focusing on respectful listening, skill-building, and clear goals tailored to each person.

How much experience does she have?

She has 17 years of experience as a practicing counselor in Colorado.

What credential and location apply to her practice?

She holds an LPC credential and provides services in the state of Colorado.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?

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

How do I get started with therapy?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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