About Anthony
Anthony Stephens is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people manage stress and anxiety. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical ways to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. He has worked as a therapist since 1997, bringing 28 years of experience to sessions.
People come to him for help with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. He also pays attention to panic attacks, mood disorders, attachment issues, and communication problems.
Background and approach
Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. He listens first, then helps people identify small changes they can try between meetings. He emphasizes coping skills that can be used right away and clearer communication strategies that reduce conflict at home.
Anthony draws on approaches that are supported by evidence and adapts them to each person’s needs. He aims to help clients build resilience, manage upsetting memories, and get unstuck from negative patterns. He also supports people through loss and grief with practical steps to manage daily life.
Clients can expect a calm, matter-of-fact style and a focus on achievable progress. He has worked with individuals, couples, and families over many years and frames therapy as a collaborative process rather than a lecture.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Anthony uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people manage anxiety and recover from trauma. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce panic and persistent worry; this method teaches concrete strategies for handling anxious moments and for lowering overall distress. Another approach addresses traumatic memories and their effects by helping people process upsetting experiences at a manageable pace and develop skills to tolerate strong emotions; it is useful for post-traumatic stress and related symptoms.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and personal preferences, then adapt methods over time if needed. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan stays practical and aligned with what they want to accomplish.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skill practice and deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option when video is not possible. Chat or text can be used for brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or for people who prefer typing to speaking. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep consistent progress.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Experience
- 28 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English
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