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Anthony Mastroianni, LCSW
Pennsylvania
LCSW - Mood and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- CBT based methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Anthony
Anthony Mastroianni is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with 25 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
He began his work at a university-affiliated psychiatric research institute focusing on substance dependence and mood disorders. Early clinical roles included family therapy and interventions for highly conflicted couples and people who used aggression in relationships. He has run individual and group therapy programs and applied psychodynamic, cognitive, dialectical, and relaxation-meditative methods to build mindfulness.
Anthony has practiced in rural, urban, and island communities and has experience working with people from different cultural backgrounds. He has worked with active duty service members and military veterans, and he currently focuses on mood and anxiety problems, post-traumatic stress, post-acute recovery from substance dependence, people with family disruption and codependency, and conflicted relationships including intimate partner violence.
His approach is client-centered and collaborative. He emphasizes personal choice and accountability while helping people identify goals and practical steps. Sessions aim to develop skills and knowledge to manage emotions, change unhelpful habits, and improve communication in strained relationships.
Practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior techniques, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing are used when they fit a person's needs. He works with each person to choose what methods will be most useful and to build concrete skills for everyday challenges.
How CBT, client-centered work, and DBT translate to online sessions
Anthony uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going, then tries concrete alternatives through homework and short experiments. Client-centered methods mean sessions focus on each person's goals and choices, with the therapist collaborating on what to try next. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides specific skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be practiced between sessions.Finding the best approach is part of the work. Anthony treats approach selection as a collaborative process. He and the client review goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adjust methods as progress and needs change.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people choose online sessions to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, or keep appointments during relocations. Online work can make it easier to practice skills in real-world settings, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and allow sessions without being on camera if that helps with concentration or bandwidth. Ask about the specific session formats offered when arranging the first appointment to match the format to practical needs.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, parenting concerns, anger, low self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
He uses CBT to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to practice alternative responses. Sessions often include concrete exercises and behavioral experiments to test new ways of coping.
What experience does he bring to this work?
He has 25 years of post-master's experience, with early work at a psychiatric research institute and later roles in family therapy, substance dependence, and group psychotherapy.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are accepted. Confirm any cross-border scheduling and licensing questions before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the practical steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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