Anthony Watt
LPCC
Practical therapy focused on strengths and healing
- Trauma-informed approach
- Skills and goals
- Collaborative process
About Anthony
Anthony approaches therapy with the belief that each person knows their story best. He looks for existing strengths and builds practical steps from there. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, useful changes rather than jargon or long theoretical talks.
He uses a mix of Trauma-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) alongside Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques. That blend lets him shift between addressing painful memories, changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and teaching coping skills for intense emotions.
Expect straightforward conversation, skill teaching, and short-term goal work when appropriate. Anthony aims to help clients find better ways to manage impulsivity, anger, isolation, and relationship communication. He also works with concerns like recovery from addiction, compassion fatigue, and issues common to veterans and first responders.
Clients who begin with a short matching process can schedule sessions according to availability. Anthony prefers a collaborative pace that honors what each person can handle while pushing toward meaningful, manageable change.
How therapy approaches fit into online care
Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process distressing memories and reduce their hold on daily life. It focuses on understanding what happened, learning coping skills, and working through painful experiences at a pace that feels manageable.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviors to improve mood and reduce anxiety.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings run high. It can be useful for impulsivity, intense anger, and relationship problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to identify goals, test approaches, and adjust methods based on progress and preference. That shared planning helps make sessions more useful and focused.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking since the profile does not list formats. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let someone continue care while traveling or living in a different region, though specific session types should be verified ahead of time.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing trauma-focused therapy does not mean a therapist holds a specific certification such as TF-CBT, EMDR or CPT.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Licenses listed
- LPCC, OhioE.2303804
- NPI1952899320
As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and life changes among other issues.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused, emphasizing skills, short-term steps, and collaboration rather than long theoretical talks.
What experience does the therapist have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and behavioral concerns.
What credential and region does he practice under?
He holds an LPCC credential and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Anthony accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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