- Collaborative
- Skill focused
- Nonjudgmental
About Anthony
Anthony Mastroianni is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience helping people navigate difficult life moments. He focuses on practical steps people can take to reduce stress, manage mood changes, and improve close relationships. He takes a calm, nonjudgmental approach and works together with each person to set realistic goals.
He began his work at a university-affiliated psychiatric research institute concentrating on substance dependence and mood disorders. From there he spent many years using family-focused methods and working with people involved in highly conflicted relationships. He has experience with both individual and group work and with people who have used aggression in relationships.
Anthony uses a mix of approaches that include client-centered conversations, cognitive behavior techniques, dialectical strategies, existential reflection, and mindfulness practices. In sessions he helps people identify practical choices and learn skills to manage emotions and behavior. He also supports people recovering from substance use and those dealing with trauma or post-traumatic stress.
He has worked in rural, urban, and island communities and has experience with people from different cultural backgrounds. He also has experience with active duty personnel and military veterans. His practice pays attention to how family history, codependency, and co-occurring concerns shape present problems.
Anthony’s style is collaborative and focused on personal responsibility. He helps people explore options, build new skills, and take steps toward a more manageable and rewarding life.
How his methods translate to online work
Anthony uses client-centered methods that put the person’s goals first, helping clients name what matters and choose steps toward change. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Dialectical behavior strategies add skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings run high.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. He will discuss which methods seem useful based on a person’s goals and preferences and will adapt strategies over time as needs change. The first sessions often focus on identifying pressing problems and trying a few techniques to see what fits.
Confirm the specific session options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow for steady weekly check-ins or skills practice between meetings. They also let people try different ways of working together to see what helps most without changing their daily routine.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, mood issues like depression and bipolar, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, parenting strain, ADHD, and codependency among other concerns.
What is his general approach in sessions?
His approach is person-centered and collaborative, using practical goal setting and skill-building drawn from client-centered methods, cognitive behavior techniques, and mindfulness.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of post-master’s experience, including early work at a psychiatric research institute and long experience in individual and group psychotherapy.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania and practices from that location.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for scheduling with him.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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