- CBT techniques
- Psychodynamic work
- Mindfulness skills
About Antonio
Antonio Ellzey, Sr. is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 22 years of experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, depression, addictions, anger, and related life challenges. He sees issues tied to intimacy, self-esteem, career change, ADHD, and compassion fatigue among others.
Antonio uses practical, hands-on methods in sessions. He draws on cognitive approaches to help people change thinking patterns that feed anger and frustration. He also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences show up in current behavior and relationships.
Sessions often include breathing and anxiety-diversion exercises, simple emotional tapping routines, and short skill practices to try between meetings. These tasks are explained plainly and repeated until they become workable habits. He encourages talking with supportive people outside therapy as part of managing strong feelings.
His background includes a Master of Science in Counseling and current doctoral study in Counselor Education and Supervision. Antonio served in the Army Reserves and has long experience working with adults across many life stages. He has also been active in community and faith-based couple support work.
In the therapy room he aims to be genuine and straightforward. He focuses on helping people recover energy for life, learn concrete ways to handle intense emotions, and rebuild more stable relationships. Clients leave with practical tools they can use when anger or stress starts to rise.
How his approaches translate to online work
Antonio commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for managing anger, anxiety, and stress. Psychodynamic work looks at how past experiences influence current reactions and relationships, helping clients understand patterns that keep recurring.He also incorporates mindfulness techniques to help people notice bodily tension and emotional build-up before it becomes overwhelming. Mindfulness practices are short and practical, such as focused breathing and simple grounding exercises that can be practiced between sessions.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of therapy. He collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. Together they review what works and adjust the plan as needed to keep progress steady.
The original profile does not specify which online session formats are offered. Please confirm the available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills in the settings where difficulties arise.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, and related issues like self-esteem and sleep.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a mix of client-centered care, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to address thinking, feeling, and behavior.
How much experience does he have?
He has 22 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and interpersonal problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LCPC credential and practices in Illinois as an IL LCPC.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.