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Anthony O'Leary

Anthony O'Leary

Washington

Compassionate counselor focusing on practical change

  • 30 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Washington · 00004150
NPI
1376195073
Based in
Washington
  • 30 years experience
  • LMHC in Washington
  • Sleep and rest focus

About Anthony

Anthony O'Leary is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 30 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma, sleep problems, and major life changes. He also supports those facing addiction, grief, career concerns, and issues tied to aging and end-of-life care.

Much of his work has been in community mental health across different settings. He has spent decades helping people manage common concerns such as family of origin issues, communication problems, isolation, and compassion fatigue. He describes his approach as supportive and respectful, and he expects the person in therapy to lead the process.

Anthony uses practical methods that match the situation. He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thinking and on attachment-based thinking to look at how relationships shape wellbeing. He also uses motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques to build skills and steady focus.

Sessions tend to include observations, alternatives, and skill practice so people can try new ways of coping outside session. He emphasizes building a collaborative relationship and finding what fits each person’s life and goals. Over time he helps people strengthen their own resources to manage problems and make decisions they feel good about.

Anthony works in Washington and conducts therapy in English. If you want to begin, you can complete the brief matching questionnaire and schedule according to his availability.

Approaches that translate to online work

Attachment-based work looks at how relationships affect current daily life. It helps people see patterns in how they relate to others and try new ways of connecting that reduce conflict and worry. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and supporting the person’s own goals. It helps when someone needs a calm place to sort their thoughts and decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior; it helps with anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and practicing concrete coping skills.

Finding the right approach is a shared task. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try together. Changing course is normal; approaches can be mixed or adjusted as the work progresses to match what helps most.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel. It also allows shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and can reduce the need to travel to an office. Licensed professionals can use these methods to teach skills, practice new behaviors, and support better sleep and daily routines while working around a client's life demands.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersParanoiaPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

Washington

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Anthony commonly address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addictions, and sleep or rest problems, among other life challenges.

What is his general therapy style?

His style is supportive and empathetic, offering observations and alternatives while keeping the client in charge of decisions and direction.

How long has he worked in behavioral health?

He brings 30 years of experience, much of it in community mental health across several settings.

What credentials and region does he practice under?

He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in Washington state.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with him from another country?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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