- CBT and mindfulness
- Sleep and rest support
- 27 years experience
About Tony
Tony Byrd is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 27 years of experience. He uses clear, direct methods so people can tackle problems like anxiety, depression, and sleep struggles without jargon. Sessions focus on practical steps that fit into daily life and build on what each person already knows.
Tony blends cognitive behavioral ideas with existential and mindfulness approaches. That mix helps people change unhelpful patterns, sit with difficult feelings, and make choices that match their values. He also draws on tools aimed at emotion regulation and problem solving for issues like anger, addictions, or ADHD.
He has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings and has experience with substance use treatment, trauma, and forensic contexts. That background informs how he plans care and coordinates goals with each person. Tony describes therapy as a team effort where clients stay involved in planning and measuring progress.
Common concerns he addresses include relationship stress, grief, self-esteem, parenting strains, and mood disorders. Sleep and rest difficulties are part of the list of problems he helps people with. He aims to translate therapeutic concepts into small, doable steps for better nights and calmer days.
Tony presents himself as a steady guide rather than a distant expert. He invites people to treat therapy as a partnership and to try approaches that fit their life. The emphasis is on practical change and on keeping clients engaged from assessment through follow-up.
How Tony uses therapy approaches online
Tony commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy ideas in session. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and sleep, and it focuses on changing small habits and reactions. Dialectical behavior therapy offers practical skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling relationship strains.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tony treats therapy as a collaboration where goals, preferences, and life circumstances guide which methods are used. He reviews progress and adjusts plans so methods match what a person needs and what feels doable in daily life.
Check the current session options before booking to confirm how sessions are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick update is needed. It also lets people use mindfulness and behavioral homework in the same environment where they live and sleep, which can help make changes that affect rest and routine.
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Experience
27+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Tony address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, bipolar, addiction, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, and self-esteem struggles.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses practical, straightforward methods drawing on cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, and emotionally-focused work to help people change patterns and manage strong emotions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 27 years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including work with substance use treatment, trauma, and forensic populations.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Florida LMHC - and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.