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Anthony O'Leary

Practical, experienced support for everyday challenges

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Credentials
LMHC
Experience
30 years
Licensed in
Washington
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Anthony

Anthony O'Leary is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Washington. He draws on three decades of experience to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and relationship concerns. He writes and speaks plainly in sessions and aims to make therapy feel manageable for busy, worried parents.

His work has taken place largely in community mental health settings. That background means he has seen a wide range of problems and practical ways to approach them.

Background and approach

He pays attention to issues that often come up with aging and geriatric concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and the stresses that affect caregivers and loved ones. Anthony blends several evidence-informed methods. He uses cognitive behavioral approaches to help change unhelpful thinking and behavior.

He also draws on attachment-based and emotionally-focused ideas to look at how relationships and emotional patterns shape problems. Mindfulness and motivational techniques are part of his toolbox when they fit the person and situation. His style is straightforward and supportive.

He offers observations and options, while respecting that each person decides what works for them. Sessions emphasize building strengths and practical skills to cope with life changes, grief, isolation, and communication problems. Anthony holds Washington LMHC license number 00004150.

He conducts sessions in English and provides care through video calls, phone, live chat, and text messaging for people in Washington. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on the therapist's availability.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Anthony integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-based ideas in clear, practical ways. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small changes in behavior to reduce stress and anxiety. Attachment-based work looks at how patterns in close relationships shape feelings and reactions, which can be useful for relationship strain, grief, and intimacy concerns.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods as needed. That collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to what a client wants to change and how they prefer to work, whether through skills practice, emotional exploration, or mindfulness exercises.

Online formats used include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options let people access regular support without extra travel and can make follow-up and brief check-ins easier to fit into a busy life. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver the same practical techniques and relational work they would in person while matching the pace and style a client prefers.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Anthony address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes, among other issues listed in his profile.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach?
He uses a mix of client-centered listening and active methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-informed ideas, emotionally-focused work, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing when appropriate.
What is his professional background?
He has about 30 years of experience working mainly in community mental health settings with a wide range of clinical presentations and life challenges.
Where is he licensed and based?
Anthony is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington with license number WA LMHC 00004150 and practices from that state.
Does he conduct sessions in other languages or work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
He meets with clients by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options for different needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
30 years
Licensed
Washington
Languages
English

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