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Anthony Clark

Therapist · Virginia

Experienced LCSW helping with life challenges

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Anthony Clark
Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Virginia · 0904007949
NPI
1902497977
Experience
27 years
Languages
English
Location
Virginia
  • 27 years experience
  • Practical tools
  • Compassionate care

About Anthony

Anthony Clark is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia. He has 27 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, and mood challenges. He also supports those wrestling with relationship strains, parenting concerns, codependency, ADHD, and grief.

Anthony keeps sessions relaxed and interactive. He listens first, then uses practical strategies tailored to each person's situation. He aims to help clients build clearer thinking, steadier emotions, and better daily routines.

In practice he combines several approaches to match what a person needs. That might mean working on thought patterns, learning coping skills, or focusing on emotional bonds. Sessions often include hands-on tools to try between meetings.

Anthony’s background includes work in hospitals, residential settings, home-based care, and schools. That variety shaped a flexible style that fits different life circumstances. He presents himself as respectful and compassionate while helping people move toward goals.

People who reach out can expect straightforward language and a calm presence. Anthony emphasizes dignity and practical steps that fit real life. If someone is ready to make a change, he offers steady support through the process.

How these approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship so people can explore what matters most. It helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental space to talk through feelings and decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets unhelpful thought patterns and teaches skills to change reactions. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday problems by offering concrete tools to practice between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It can help people who struggle with intense moods, impulsive behavior, and relationship conflict.

Finding the best approach is a team effort. Anthony will work with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process allows techniques to be adjusted as progress is made.

The practical advantage of online therapy is flexibility for fitting sessions into a busy life. Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, since the profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to attend from different locations, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementDepression

Also works with

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

27+ years

Credentials

Virginia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, anger, grief, and intimacy-related issues among other concerns.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His style is relaxed, inviting, and interactive. He listens first and then works with clients on practical steps and skills.

What is his professional background?

He has 27 years of clinical experience working in hospitals, residential programs, home-based settings, and schools.

What credentials and region are listed?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Virginia.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work?

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

How do I begin therapy with him?

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