About Anthony
Anthony Penn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 13 years of counseling experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship concerns, grief, and career questions. He also helps people struggling with self-esteem, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue.
He trained at Virginia Commonwealth University, earning a master's in Mental Health Rehabilitation Counseling. Over 25 years of broader work with people who face psychological and emotional challenges, he has worked in private practice, inpatient psychiatric units, partial hospitalization programs, group homes, forensic settings, and community mental health. That range shapes how he sees difficult problems and practical next steps.
In sessions he uses cognitive behavioral ideas in a direct, problem-focused way. He mixes in mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help with strong emotions and recurring thoughts. Motivational interviewing also appears when people want to change habits or make concrete life shifts.
People who are dealing with persistent anger or resentment can expect clear skills to practice between meetings. He also addresses related topics such as attachment struggles, codependency, communication and control issues, and challenges that follow separation or bereavement. Work often includes straightforward exercises, behavioral experiments, and short skills practice.
He has experience supporting service members, veterans, and first responders with reintegration and stress-related issues. Sessions are spoken in English and focus on practical ways to reduce distress and improve everyday functioning. To start, readers should confirm current session options before booking.
Approaches used in online sessions and practical fit
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and choosing actions that match personal values. It can help when anger or avoidance gets in the way of everyday life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, anger, and low mood by offering concrete steps to try.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to test what methods feel helpful and adjust based on the client’s goals and preferences. That collaborative planning includes choosing which techniques to practice between sessions and how to measure progress.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. For people who prefer spoken work without video, phone sessions can be arranged if offered. For others who want skill demonstrations or worksheets, video sessions may work better. Discussing format and scheduling early helps match sessions to everyday life.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, and career issues among other struggles.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses a problem-focused style rooted in cognitive behavioral approaches and includes mindfulness, ACT, and motivational interviewing when useful.
How much experience does he have?
He holds 13 years of counseling experience and 25 years of broader work with people facing psychological and emotional challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in the state of Virginia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with him?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.