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Anthony Leite, LMHC

Practical, strengths-focused therapy for anxiety

10 years in practice · based in Hawaii · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Anthony

Anthony Leite is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with ten years of experience in the field. He focuses on helping people reduce stress and manage anxiety so they can feel more able to face daily life. He takes a straightforward, nonjudgmental approach that centers on each person's strengths and goals.

Anthony helps people name what matters to them and make a simple plan to move forward. He uses practical tools to address sleeping problems, low mood, anger, and coping with life changes.

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Background and approach

He also supports people dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, and challenges related to intimacy and relationships. Sessions are collaborative. Anthony listens first, then offers strategies shaped by the client's needs.

He blends client-centered listening with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work to create short-term goals and actionable steps. People who work with him can expect clear suggestions and skill-building exercises they can practice between sessions. He also uses motivational interviewing and dialectical behavior therapy skills when a client wants help with behavior change or emotion regulation.

The emphasis stays on usable tools and steady progress. Anthony is based in Hawaii and conducts sessions in English. He welcomes international clients and adapts his approach to fit different backgrounds and schedules.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.

How Anthony's Approaches Translate to Online Care

Client-centered therapy puts the person's goals at the center and relies on listening and reflection to guide change. This approach helps when someone needs space to sort feelings and clarify priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors with clear exercises. CBT is useful for anxiety, sleep problems, low mood, and practical coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Anthony collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs and preferences. He may try a mix of client-centered listening, CBT exercises, motivational interviewing questions, or DBT skills depending on the goals and how someone responds over time.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to stay connected. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversations and teaching skills. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people send quick updates, practice skills between sessions, or check in when a written format feels easier. These options make it simpler to schedule therapy across different time zones and day-to-day routines, while keeping the focus on meaningful progress and practical tools.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Anthony commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, parenting strain, career challenges, and compassion fatigue.
What is Anthony's therapeutic style like?
He practices a client-centered style that emphasizes listening and collaboration. He mixes that with practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused work, motivational interviewing, and DBT skills.
How much experience does he have?
Anthony has ten years of experience working in mental health settings using a variety of methods to support people toward healthier routines and goals.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LMHC credential and is based in Hawaii.
Which languages and client regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Hawaii
Languages
English

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