Anthony Skerritt, LMHC - Therapist in New York

About Anthony

Anthony Skerritt is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on practical help for everyday struggles. He speaks plain language and offers straightforward tools for stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, and other challenges families often face. He works from New York and conducts sessions in English.

Anthony uses clear, hands-on strategies rather than long lectures. He often teaches ways to spot and change unhelpful thoughts, build motivation for change, and identify small steps that make a difference.

Background and approach

Sessions move at a pace set by each person, with an emphasis on what works in daily life. He trained at Mercy College and holds a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling. He is a New York licensed mental health counselor - LMHC - and has four years of clinical experience.

That background shapes his focus on practical therapies and solution-oriented work. In sessions he aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk honestly about difficult experiences. He draws on techniques from cognitive behavioral approaches, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to help clients set goals and try realistic changes.

The work is collaborative and tailored to each person’s needs. Anthony also integrates mindfulness ideas to help people manage stress and stay present during hard moments. He explains tools simply and practices them with clients so they can use the techniques outside of sessions.

This approach is meant to make progress gradual, steady, and usable in busy family life.

Evidence-informed approaches for online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify their values and take small actions that line up with what matters. It combines simple mindfulness skills with goal-directed steps, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress related to life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, teaches practical techniques to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often includes homework exercises to practice new skills between sessions and can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and self-esteem concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Anthony will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. He adjusts techniques over time based on what helps most, and clients are invited to give feedback throughout the process.

Online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face time when that is preferred, while phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexible alternatives for shorter check-ins or when travel is difficult. These options let people practice skills between sessions and stay connected to a licensed professional from home or elsewhere.

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 commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, grief, addictions, anger, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, eating concerns, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, relationship and family matters, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes.

What is his general therapy style?

Anthony uses a direct, practical style focused on skills and small steps. He blends client-centered listening with techniques that help people change thoughts and behaviors.

What experience does he bring to sessions?

He has four years of clinical experience and emphasizes workable strategies that clients can try between appointments.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a New York licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, with license number NY LMHC 014060, and he practices from New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Anthony?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Relationship issues

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 4 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English

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