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Online therapist

Reshma Antony

Calm, practical support for family and life challenges

Credentials
LMHC
Experience
4 years
Licensed in
Washington
Languages
English, Malayalam
Format
Online sessions

About Reshma

Reshma Antony is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington. She has four years of clinical experience and focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder. She speaks English and Malayalam and meets with people through video, phone, chat, and text messaging.

She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through what matters to them. Sessions are meant to help people sort feelings, name patterns, and try practical steps that feel manageable.

Background and approach

Reshma emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes. In sessions she listens for what each person needs and tailors conversations to those concerns. She works collaboratively, helping clients set goals and choose small changes to try between meetings.

When family or relationship problems are central, she focuses on communication and clarity rather than assigning blame. Reshma draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in a focused way. She balances emotional support with straightforward tools people can use at home.

The pace and plan of therapy are adjusted to each person’s goals and comfort. Practical matters are handled simply. Sessions follow a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and vary in cost by location and therapist availability.

To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and appointments are scheduled according to availability.

Practical therapy approaches for online family and relationship work

Reshma uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and emotional understanding. One approach she uses helps people track thoughts and feelings, spot unhelpful patterns, and try small experiments to change reactions. This method is useful for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns because it breaks problems into workable pieces.

Another approach focuses on improving communication and interactions within relationships and family systems. It teaches simple skills for expressing needs, setting boundaries, and resolving conflicts so day-to-day life feels more manageable. This work often includes role practice and concrete communication exercises.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Reshma talks with each person about their goals and preferences and then chooses techniques that fit. She collaborates with clients to adjust methods over time so the plan stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy family schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions remove travel time, and live chat or text messaging provide quick check-ins and ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, caregiving, and other responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Reshma address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder, along with related issues like communication problems and caregiver stress.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She listens without judgment and helps people try manageable tools between sessions.
What training or background does she have?
Reshma holds a Washington Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential and has four years of professional experience.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed in Washington as a LMHC with license number WA LMHC LH61636452.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Malayalam.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to meet different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; the cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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