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- Attachment work
- Cognitive techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Anthony
Anthony O'Leary is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 30 years of experience in behavioral health. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction issues, grief, and life transitions. He also focuses on family and aging-related challenges and on concerns such as sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
Much of his career has been in community mental health across varied settings. That work included supporting people with trauma and abuse histories and those facing complex, co-occurring issues. He describes his approach as interactive and person-focused, offering observations and alternative ways to approach problems while respecting the client's decisions.
He uses several commonly applied methods in practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Attachment-based ideas look at patterns that formed in important relationships and how they affect present connections. Motivational Interviewing can help when someone feels stuck and wants to build the will to change.
Anthony has particular experience supporting older adults and their loved ones as they navigate the practical and emotional effects of aging. He has also worked with people affected by first-responder stress, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and family of origin issues. These areas have informed his practical focus on skills and choices.
He conducts sessions in English and does not accept international clients. For people using a subscription-based model, session fees vary by location and the subscription can be canceled at any time. To get started, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how they affect current connections; online sessions can be used to notice these patterns and practice different responses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying concrete behavior changes; this approach often includes homework and step-by-step exercises that fit well into remote sessions. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck and wants to build readiness for change by clarifying values and next steps.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Anthony will collaborate with each person to choose and adjust methods based on goals, preferences, and how things are progressing. That conversation continues as therapy moves forward so techniques can be added, simplified, or replaced to suit the client's needs.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, fit appointments into a workday, or avoid travel time. They also let people use less bandwidth options such as phone-only check-ins when that better fits a given day. Discuss format preferences during the matching questionnaire and first session so practical arrangements align with everyday life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, and family-related concerns among others.
What is his therapeutic style?
He describes therapy as an interactive relationship, offering observations and alternatives while supporting the client's choices.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of experience in the behavioral health field, much of it in community mental health settings.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Washington and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Session cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.