Tony Lee, LICSW - Therapist in District of Columbia

About Tony

Tony Lee is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and identity-related concerns. He names LGBT issues, compassion fatigue, intimacy struggles, and self-esteem among the matters he addresses. Tony writes plainly and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.

He works from the District of Columbia and has three years of professional experience as an LICSW. Tony keeps sessions straightforward and grounded.

Background and approach

He draws on client-centered work to listen closely and on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot patterns that keep problems going. Mindfulness and narrative approaches help people notice reactions and tell clearer stories about their lives. Motivational interviewing supports small, realistic changes when people feel stuck.

In a typical meeting he will ask what is most urgent and what the person hopes to change. Together they set short-term, doable goals and check progress over time. Practical tools may include behavior experiments, thought records, and brief mindfulness practices to use at home.

Tony also addresses health-related and life-stage stresses, including aging and caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, cancer and hospice concerns, and immigration-related stress. He works with people facing family of origin issues, divorce and separation, and workplace or career pressures. Sessions are offered in English and provided through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging.

Fees vary by location and follow a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and scheduling follows the therapist's availability.

How Tony’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy starts with focused listening and respect for the person’s priorities. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist follow what matters most to the client and shape goals around lived needs.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot patterns of thinking and behavior that fuel anxiety or low mood. In video or phone sessions Tony can teach simple CBT tools like thought records and behavior experiments to try between meetings.

Mindfulness techniques are short, practical practices for noticing stress and grounding attention. These exercises translate well to text reminders, audio guidance, or brief live practice during a video call.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tony discusses options with each person and adjusts methods based on needs, goals, and how someone prefers to engage. The plan is collaborative and reviewed over time to see what helps most.

Online formats bring practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction without travel. Phone sessions remove the need for video while keeping real-time talk. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions or use a shorter format when that fits better. These options aim to make starting and continuing therapy easier to fit into a busy 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 concerns does Tony address?

Tony works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and LGBT-related concerns. He also addresses relationship strain, intimacy issues, self-esteem, career stress, and compassion fatigue.

What is Tony’s general approach in sessions?

He blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy. Mindfulness, narrative work, and motivational interviewing are used to support change and insight.

What training and experience does he have?

Tony is a licensed independent clinical social worker with three years of experience providing therapy in the District of Columbia.

Where is Tony licensed to practice?

He holds a District of Columbia LICSW with licence number DC LICSW LC200002983 and an MA LICSW 114664.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are used for therapy?

Tony offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How do I begin working with Tony?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After matching, schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 3 years
Licensed: Massachusetts, California, District of Columbia
Languages: English

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