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Online therapist

Anthony Penn

Compassionate, practical counseling in Virginia

Credentials
LPC
Experience
13 years
Licensed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Anthony

Anthony Penn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia. He offers practical support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and other life challenges. He keeps language clear and sessions focused on immediate problems and workable steps.

Anthony aims to make therapy feel understandable and manageable for someone juggling family responsibilities and daily obligations. He trained at Virginia Commonwealth University, earning a master’s degree in Mental Health Rehabilitation Counseling.

Background and approach

Over 13 years as a counselor, he has worked in many settings including independent practice, inpatient psychiatric units, partial hospitalization programs, group homes, forensic facilities, and community mental health programs. That variety shaped his ability to adapt techniques to different needs and situations. Anthony uses several well-established approaches in his work.

He often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and take meaningful steps, and Client-Centered techniques to create a respectful, listening space. His background includes experience with severe mental illness and supporting people after major life transitions.

He has provided care for active duty service members, veterans, and retired service members who faced reintegration challenges. That experience informs a practical, down-to-earth style. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill practice, and steady progress.

Anthony encourages questions and works with each person to find approaches that fit their life and priorities.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is about clarifying what matters to a person and taking small actions that align with those values. It helps when someone feels stuck or uncertain about direction in life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing them through practice and new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust those methods as therapy progresses.

Online therapy lets people use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs. That flexibility makes it easier to fit sessions around work, family, and other obligations. It also allows steady, ongoing support even when life is busy or travel makes in-person visits difficult.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

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 concerns does Anthony address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and goal oriented. He uses clear language, skill practice, and problem-solving alongside reflective listening.
What training and experience does he have?
He has a master’s in Mental Health Rehabilitation Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University and 13 years of counseling experience across many clinical settings.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, credential VA LPC 0701005736, and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for therapy.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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