Anthony Penn

Anthony Penn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia. He offers straightforward, practical help for people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and the fallout of life changes. He listens without judgment and helps clients set clear, achievable goals for change.

He brings 13 years of counseling experience plus many more years working with people facing serious emotional and psychological challenges. His background includes roles in private practice, inpatient psychiatric units, outpatient programs like partial hospitalization, group homes, forensic settings, and community mental health. He has also worked with active duty, veteran, and retired service members on reintegration concerns.

In sessions he blends several approaches to match the person in front of him. He often uses cognitive behavioral methods to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He adds mindfulness and solution-focused ideas to help people find small, workable steps forward.

Anthony also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and motivational interviewing when these fit a client’s goals. He aims for clear tools people can try between sessions, and he talks through what’s working and what needs adjusting. He encourages honest conversation about relationships, grief, trauma, and work-related stress.

People who want direct, goal-oriented counseling with room for personal values tend to find his style helpful. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

How his approaches translate to online work

Anthony commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and focus on actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, anger, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them, which helps with anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit goals, values, and how they prefer to work. That may mean emphasizing ACT tools for values-driven change, using CBT for skill-building, or blending in mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also lets people try tools in the places they live and then bring questions to the next session. He and other licensed professionals can discuss which session rhythm and format will best fit a client's daily life.