- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin issues
- Communication problems
About Anthony
Anthony Paul is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with six years of clinical work. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. He also addresses issues such as abandonment, codependency, communication problems, fatherhood concerns, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.
Anthony works with people who notice patterns from their family of origin shaping current behavior. He talks through what keeps problems repeating and helps identify practical changes that can reduce distress. Sessions are straightforward and focused on skills as well as understanding what happened in the past.
His style emphasizes clear goals and step-by-step plans. Anthony helps people build coping strategies for anxiety, chart a path through grief, and manage stress in daily life. He also supports work on relationship patterns like poor communication or codependent moves.
When trauma or post-traumatic stress is involved, he aims to help people stabilize symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning before moving into deeper processing. He encourages pacing that fits the client’s comfort and readiness.
Sessions are conducted in English and reflect practical problem solving alongside exploration of family patterns. Anthony uses his LMHC background to guide treatment choices and to help people set achievable goals they can use outside of sessions.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used in this kind of work include cognitive-behavioral approaches and skills-based stress management. Cognitive-behavioral approaches help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different responses, which can lower anxiety and improve mood. Skills-based stress management teaches concrete tools like breathing work, activity planning, and problem-solving to reduce day-to-day overwhelm.Another useful approach focuses on patterns tied to family of origin and relationships. This involves looking at repeated roles and expectations learned in childhood and then practicing new ways of relating. That work can help with communication problems, codependency, and struggles around fatherhood or abandonment feelings. Finding the best mix of methods is part of the process; the therapist will work with the client to identify what fits their goals and comfort level as sessions progress.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Many people find online work helpful for fitting sessions into a busy life, such as joining from a break at work, avoiding travel time, or using sessions that do not require being on camera. Licensed professionals can adapt pacing and tools for remote sessions so the work stays practical and usable between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include abandonment, codependency, fatherhood concerns, and mood problems.
How does he approach therapy?
He uses a practical, goal-oriented approach that mixes talking through patterns and building skills. Sessions focus on understanding current problems and trying specific strategies to change them.
What is his clinical background?
He has six years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. That experience informs how he helps people manage symptoms and set goals.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds a Washington LMHC credential and practices in Washington state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and costs vary by location.
How do I begin if I want to schedule?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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