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Anthony O'Leary

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Anthony O'Leary

Washington

Experienced counselor focused on men's wellbeing

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  • Supportive and practical
  • Collaborative process
  • Mindfulness and CBT

About Anthony

Anthony O'Leary is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with three decades of experience in behavioral health. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, addiction, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. He also lists Men's wellbeing among his areas of interest and supports people dealing with life changes and career stress.

Anthony has spent much of his career in community mental health. He has worked in varied settings with people carrying complex histories, including trauma and co-occurring conditions. He notes a particular interest in the challenges that come with aging and in supporting older adults and their loved ones.

His work draws on methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based approaches, emotionally-focused therapy, client-centered care, and mindfulness. He describes his style as supportive and empathetic, offering observations and alternatives while treating the client as the person in charge of decisions.

Anthony emphasizes a collaborative relationship. He aims to help people build their own strengths and practical skills to manage symptoms and improve daily life. Sessions focus on realistic goals and everyday strategies rather than jargon.

He holds a Washington LMHC, and practices in Washington state. Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions

Attachment-based work focuses on how past relationships shape current patterns. It helps people notice recurring ways they connect and offers steps to build more satisfying bonds. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical tools to change unhelpful thinking and improve mood and behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and the problems they want to solve. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific online options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people join from different locations within Washington while keeping continuity of care. Licensed professionals can adapt attachment-based and CBT techniques to remote sessions, using focused questions, skill practice, and homework to support change.

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 kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem.

What is his general therapy style?

His approach is supportive and empathetic. He offers observations and practical alternatives while helping clients take the lead in decisions about their care.

How much experience does he have?

He has 30 years of experience in the behavioral health field, much of it in community mental health across a variety of settings.

What credential and location does he hold?

He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Washington and practices in Washington state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can I work with him from outside the U.S.?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees structured?

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

How do I begin the process?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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