- Goal-focused support
- Skills-based methods
- Collaborative care
About Anthony
Anthony Watt is a licensed professional counselor with eight years of experience based in Ohio. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, low self-esteem, and life transitions. He also offers support around codependency, parenting strain, grief, trauma, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. He greets new clients with a straightforward, encouraging approach and emphasizes practical steps they can use right away.
Anthony believes people know their own stories and brings a collaborative mindset to sessions. He listens for strengths and skills that can be built on. Together with a client he identifies small, achievable changes to reduce overwhelm and increase confidence.
His work draws on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Those approaches shape concrete tools in sessions - for example, skills to manage strong emotions, ways to reframe unhelpful thoughts, and short-term goals to restore day-to-day functioning.
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented while staying personal and respectful. Anthony aims to help people feel heard and to leave with at least one thing they can try between meetings. He encourages curiosity about change and normalizes the small steps that add up over time.
People considering counseling are invited to begin by using the site's Start Therapy process. That starts with a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling based on therapist availability.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Anthony commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Motivational Interviewing focuses on building motivation and resolving mixed feelings about change, and it can be useful for addictions and lifestyle shifts.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about your goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together you will decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made, keeping the plan flexible and client-led.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm the exact session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Many people find it simpler to meet from their regular routines, and that practical fit can help maintain momentum between sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. His practice also includes work on codependency, trauma, grief, and intimacy-related issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He takes a collaborative, practical approach that highlights clients' strengths. Sessions focus on skills and small steps clients can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of concerns including addiction, anxiety, and trauma-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LPCC credential and practices in Ohio.
What languages are offered and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking through the Start Therapy process.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.