Anthony O'Leary

Anthony O'Leary is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 30 years of experience. He helps people deal with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship problems, and life transitions. He also supports those facing grief, addiction, sleep troubles, or challenges related to aging and caregiving.

Most of his work has been in community mental health across many settings. He has experience with trauma and with people managing complex, overlapping issues. Anthony aims to be steady and supportive while helping clients build practical skills they can use day to day.

He uses a mix of approaches drawn from attachment-based work, client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally-focused therapy, and mindfulness. In sessions he listens, offers observations, and suggests alternatives. He encourages clients to take the lead in deciding what changes feel right for them.

Anthony often focuses on helping people strengthen relationships and improve communication. He also spends time on coping strategies for stress, sleep, and mood. Older adults and their families are a clear area of interest, especially when care decisions or end-of-life issues arise.

His style is empathetic and respectful. He helps people identify their own strengths and put them to use. To begin, clients select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to his availability.

How his approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in relationships and how those patterns affect current feelings. Online sessions can use that work to help people notice common reactions and try new ways of connecting. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches concrete skills for change, which can be practiced between sessions. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple ways to bring attention to the present moment and reduce reactivity to stress and strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or combine methods based on goals and what feels useful. Clients and the therapist review progress together and adjust strategies as needed.

Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into the week more easily, whether by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or letting someone join from a quieter spot. Online work can make regular attendance more practical while still focusing on skills, relationship patterns, and coping strategies relevant to stress, anger, and life transitions.