About Anthony
Anthony Clark is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia with 27 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, mood problems, trauma, and addiction. He also supports those dealing with parenting strains, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, ADHD, and low self-esteem.
Anthony keeps sessions relaxed and straightforward. He listens first, then works with each person to set clear goals. He uses everyday language and practical strategies so people can try ideas between meetings.
How Anthony works
His approach draws from several methods, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, and emotionally-focused methods. He adapts the mix to what a person needs rather than following a fixed script. Over nearly three decades he has worked in hospitals, residential settings, homes, and schools.
That range has shaped a practical, down-to-earth style that focuses on what will help in daily life. He treats people with respect and aims to support growth without judgment. People who choose Anthony should expect a collaborative process.
He helps identify coping skills, improve communication, manage intense emotions, and build plans for change. Sessions are goal-oriented and paced to fit the person’s needs.
Anthony lists 11 ways of working on the entry:
What Anthony works with
The areas below are the ones Anthony selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Parenting issues
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 27 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Virginia |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship where the person leads the work and goals are set together. It helps when someone needs understanding, clearer goals, and a safe space to talk about hard things.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful cycles. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships through skill practice and coaching-style guidance.
Finding the best approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk through options and try methods that match the person's needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration helps tailor sessions so they feel useful and manageable.
Online therapy offers flexibility to fit busy lives. Video calls let people work face-to-face without travel, phone sessions can be a quick check-in or fit into a work break, and live chat or text messaging supports shorter updates or moments when typing is easier. These options make regular care more accessible while still focusing on practical change and skill building.
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