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Anthony Paul

Therapist · Washington

Compassionate, practical therapy for life challenges

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Anthony Paul
Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Washington · MHC.LH.61262909
NPI
1740757079
Experience
6 years
Languages
English
Location
Washington
  • Direct supportive guidance
  • Skills for daily life
  • Focus on relationships

About Anthony

Anthony Paul is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with six years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and big life changes. He emphasizes practical steps and steady support so people can move toward feeling better. His approach is warm and straightforward, aimed at reducing overwhelm and building clearer direction.

He views clients as doing their best under difficult circumstances. When past hurts, loss, or ongoing stress make daily life harder, he offers consistent empathy and focused attention. Sessions center on identifying what is getting in the way, naming patterns, and planning small, usable changes.

Anthony works with issues such as codependency, abandonment, family of origin concerns, communication problems, and fatherhood challenges. He also supports people facing guilt, shame, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress. His work aims to help people gain insight and practical skills to manage symptoms and improve relationships.

Therapy with him mixes listening and guidance. He helps clients clarify goals, practice new ways of relating, and build routines that support better functioning. Progress is paced to each person’s needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

People who want direct, compassionate help with everyday stressors and longer-standing wounds may find his style helpful. To begin, follow the site’s start process to match and schedule a first session according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Anthony uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and emotional processing. One approach helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another approach emphasizes working through traumatic memories and their impact, helping people feel less reactive to reminders and regain control over daily life.

Deciding on an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each client about goals, past attempts at help, and what feels most useful. Together they choose methods to try and adjust them based on how the work is going.

If you prefer online work, confirm the current session options before booking. The main practical benefit of online sessions is fitting therapy into a busy life - it can save travel time and make scheduling easier around work or family commitments. Online formats can also allow shorter check-ins when that better fits a person’s day. A therapist and client review what works best and adapt sessions to meet real-life needs.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCodependencyCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stress

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Washington

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Anthony help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include codependency, abandonment, and communication problems.

What is his therapy style like?

His style is warm and straightforward. Sessions combine listening with practical steps and skill-building to reduce overwhelm.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has six years of clinical experience working with individuals on depression, anxiety, trauma, and personality-related concerns.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He holds a Washington Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, listed as LMHC, and practices from Washington.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

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 sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.

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