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Online therapist

Antonio Ellzey, Sr.

Helping families with practical therapy

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Credentials
LCPC
Experience
22 years
Licensed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Antonio

Antonio Ellzey, Sr. uses a practical, client-centered approach to therapy. He combines cognitive behavioral methods with psychodynamic ideas and mindfulness to help people handle stress, relationships, parenting, and more. Antonio is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 22 years of experience in counseling.

He practices in Illinois and speaks English. He focuses on clear, usable tools rather than jargon. Sessions often include learning new ways of thinking, simple relaxation exercises, and steps to calm intense emotions.

Background and approach

Antonio aims to help clients notice patterns from the past that influence current behavior and then try different responses in daily life. Antonio draws on decades of work in counseling and community roles. He has led couples ministry activities and holds professional membership in the American Counseling Association.

His background includes military service and graduate training in counseling. In therapy he emphasizes genuineness, empathy, and respect. Antonio works collaboratively to uncover a client’s level of functioning and build practical plans for change.

He uses short exercises between sessions to reinforce new skills. People who come to him for issues like parenting, grief, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, or relationship strain can expect straightforward conversation and hands-on strategies. He integrates techniques to suit each person’s needs and focuses on small steps that help reduce immediate distress while building longer-term skills.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Client-centered therapy centers on listening closely and shaping sessions around what matters most to the client. In online sessions this means conversations focus on the client’s goals and are paced to fit their needs, which works well for relationship or parenting concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches specific skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online CBT can include brief exercises, thought records, and practiced relaxation techniques that clients use between video or message sessions to manage anxiety, depression, or stress.

Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm. These short practices fit naturally into remote care and can be reinforced through video instruction or text reminders.

Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust plans based on what works for the client. Together they decide which blend of techniques fits the client’s situation and preferences.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people meet face-to-face from home, phone sessions remove travel needs, and live chat or text-based messaging allow ongoing check-ins and short coaching between sessions. These options help make therapy easier to fit into busy family schedules and daily life.

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.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Antonio address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, family and parenting concerns, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, eating or sleeping problems, anger, self esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is his approach to therapy?
He blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas. The focus is on practical skills, insight into patterns, and short exercises to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 22 years of counseling experience to his practice, drawing on long-term work in clinical and community settings.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with Illinois license IL LCPC 180.009728 and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
22 years
Licensed
Illinois
Languages
English

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