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Anthony O'Leary, LMHC
Washington
Washington LMHC - Anxiety and Aging
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- Attachment work
- Mindfulness practice
About Anthony
Anthony O'Leary is a Washington state Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 30 years of experience. He helps people facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma, addiction, and the stresses that come with life changes. He also focuses on issues that affect later life and caregiving relationships.
Anthony has worked mainly in community mental health across many settings. He has supported people with a wide range of concerns, including grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and challenges tied to career or major life transitions. He notes experience with compassion fatigue and first responder issues as well.
His practice draws on approaches that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-based work, client-centered methods, emotionally-focused techniques, and mindfulness. He uses practical conversation, observations, and alternative ways of responding to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns. The emphasis is on actionable steps rather than abstract theory.
Anthony describes therapy as an interactive process. He offers guidance and suggestions while respecting that the person is in charge of choices and pacing. The goal is to build on existing strengths so people can make decisions that fit their lives.
He also brings particular attention to aging and geriatric concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and family of origin issues. For those dealing with trauma or attachment difficulties, he combines emotional and behavioral techniques to address both feelings and practical habits.
How Anthony blends structured approaches in online work
Anthony uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and habits. CBT focuses on concrete skills such as tracking thoughts, testing beliefs, and practicing different responses, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger.He also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationship patterns and early connections shape current reactions. This approach focuses on emotions and patterns in relationships, which can be useful for intimacy, communication problems, jealousy, and family of origin concerns.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will discuss goals and preferences, try specific techniques, and adjust methods based on what is helpful. The client and therapist decide together which skills and exercises to keep using.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use mindfulness practices and structured CBT exercises between visits to reinforce progress.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does he most often address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, and challenges related to aging and caregiving.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and conversational. He offers observations, suggests alternatives, and helps people try new ways of responding.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years in the behavioral health field, much of it in community mental health settings working with diverse concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Washington state and practices from Washington.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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