About Anthony
Dr. Anthony Schefstad works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, and related struggles. He is a licensed clinical social worker with decades of experience, and he focuses on helping clients find practical ways forward.
His style is straightforward and compassionate. He aims to create a space where clients can name what’s difficult and try new ways of coping. Dr.
Schefstad uses a mix of approaches chosen to match each person's needs.
How Anthony works
He draws on client-centered ideas to keep the conversation focused on the person’s priorities. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to uncover unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavior changes. His background includes long-term practice in Florida, and he brings 30 years of professional experience to sessions.
That experience includes work with a wide range of concerns such as compassion fatigue, panic attacks, and substance-related issues. He also addresses trauma, sexual assault, and grief issues. Sessions can cover practical skills like stress management, relapse prevention, or strategies to handle social anxiety.
He also addresses career stress, anger, self-esteem, and smoking or vaping cessation. When needed, he incorporates approaches aimed at motivation and short-term solutions. Dr.
Schefstad aims to tailor each plan to what the client says matters most. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in the therapeutic relationship. People who want a direct, experienced guide for coping with life changes often choose his approach.
Anthony lists 6 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.
Also listed
- Anger management
- Antisocial personality
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Grief
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self esteem
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 30 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
How these approaches work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting the client’s concerns back so the person feels heard and can decide goals. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort through feelings and priorities.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT sessions often include setting small experiments or practice tasks to reduce anxiety, manage panic, or change unhelpful habits.
Motivational interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings about change and build their own reasons to move forward. It is useful for addictions, smoking or vaping cessation, and other behaviors where motivation matters.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Schefstad will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts methods over time based on what is helpful in session.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people use visual cues for deeper conversation, while phone sessions can fit into a lunch break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, quick coping strategies, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it possible to work on stress, trauma, addictions, and other concerns without rearranging a full day.
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A practical next step
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