Dr. Anthony Schefstad

Dr. Anthony Schefstad offers direct, practical help for people coping with anger and related struggles. He focuses on clear goals and steady progress so conversations stay focused and useful. He aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where clients can say what they need to say and try new ways of responding.

With three decades of clinical work and a Florida LCSW, Dr. Schefstad draws on methods that emphasize collaboration and active problem solving. He uses client-centered work to follow each person's pace, cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and hypnotherapy where it fits the client's goals. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques round out his approach for short-term goals and behavior change.

Typical concerns he addresses include stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem, career strain, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. He also has experience with phobias, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, process addictions, and issues related to first responders and veterans.

Dr. Schefstad describes his role as supportive and empowering. He tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs rather than using a single method for everyone. People who want straightforward guidance with tools to manage strong emotions may find his style helpful.

Sessions are conducted in English and he practices in Florida. His background spans a variety of treatment settings and long-term clinical work, which informs how he adapts techniques to different situations.

How Dr. Schefstad’s Approaches Work Online

Dr. Schefstad uses client-centered methods that focus on the individual’s experience and priorities. That means the session follows what matters most to the person, with the therapist reflecting concerns and pacing the work to match readiness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific skills to change patterns that keep difficulties going. Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention to help people work on habits, anxiety, or motivation in a different way.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and preferences and then suggest methods that fit. They can try a few approaches and adjust as the work progresses to find what helps most.

Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, let someone meet from wherever they are located in Florida, and allow for shorter check-ins when that is useful. It can also support steady work on skills like managing anger, changing thinking patterns, or building motivation without needing to travel to appointments.