About Anthony
Anthony Leite uses client-centered methods to guide practical change. He is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with ten years of experience. He keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters most to each person.
He blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral tools and motivational interviewing. That mix helps people spot unhelpful thoughts, try new behaviors, and stay motivated when change feels hard. Sessions move at a pace that fits the individual and focus on actionable steps.
How Anthony works
Common concerns he addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and trauma and abuse. He also helps people with relationship tension, intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, career shifts, and compassion fatigue. There is attention to sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD-related challenges as well.
Anthony emphasizes practical planning and strength spotting. He helps clients identify what’s working, what’s blocking them, and concrete next steps. Goals can include coping skills, behavior changes, or clearer decisions about relationships and work.
He approaches sessions without judgment and adapts methods to fit each person. He draws on solution-focused strategies when clients want faster problem-solving. Throughout, he keeps communication direct and centered on real-world progress.
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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
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Hawaii |
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Online support options
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's goals and what they want from therapy. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said, and helps people decide next steps that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through simple exercises and practice between sessions. That method is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and many day-to-day struggles.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through goals and preferences and recommend methods that make sense. This is a collaborative process, and plans are adjusted as progress is made or needs change.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video is useful for full conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text work well for brief check-ins, practicing skills, or when a written record of the ideas is helpful. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to continue work when life changes occur.
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