- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Hypnotherapy techniques
About Anthony
Dr. Anthony Schefstad is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 30 years of experience. He focuses on common life struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and anger. He also works with addiction-related concerns and people coping with major life changes.
He uses straightforward, talk-based methods. Sessions tend to focus on practical steps a person can take to manage strong feelings and break unhelpful patterns. He regularly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Hypnotherapy and Motivational Interviewing are also part of his toolkit when they fit a person's goals.
His background includes long-term work with addiction, trauma, and issues related to incarceration and antisocial personality concerns. That experience informs how he frames recovery and relapse prevention. He also has worked with first responder and veteran populations and attends to multicultural factors in treatment planning.
In the room he aims to listen, reflect, and help people set clear, achievable steps. Practical skills might include breathing and grounding, thought records, behavioral experiments, and planning for triggers and setbacks. Sessions often include review of what worked between meetings.
People who want to reduce angry outbursts or manage simmering resentment will find straightforward strategies and repeated practice toward calmer responses. He asks about real-life situations and helps build ways to respond differently over time.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. The therapist follows the person's lead, clarifies concerns, and helps people talk through what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, respectful place to sort out anger and related feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Sessions involve identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them with small experiments, and practicing new responses. CBT is useful for managing workplace frustration, social triggers, and habitual angry reactions.
Hypnotherapy involves guided attention and suggestion to help change habits and reactions. It can be used alongside talk therapy for issues like cravings, sleep disruption, or repeating behavior patterns. When used, it is presented as an option to support specific goals rather than a standalone promise of change.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will review goals, listen to how anger shows up in daily life, and suggest methods that fit those needs. That plan can shift as progress is reviewed and new challenges appear.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find that online sessions help fit therapy into work and family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discussing scheduling preferences and practical limitations helps tailor session length and frequency to everyday life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to anger?
He works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and coping with life changes.
What style of therapy does he use?
He uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside hypnotherapy and motivational interviewing when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of professional experience working with addiction, trauma, and related concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices there.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; 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.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.