Anthony O'Leary, LMHC

Anthony O'Leary is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 30 years in behavioral health. He helps people who are stressed, anxious, depressed, or facing major life changes. He also supports those dealing with relationship strain, grief, addiction, and midlife concerns.

Anthony has worked mostly in community mental health across many settings. He has supported people with trauma, family problems, and aging-related challenges. He often works with older adults and their loved ones as they face the practical and emotional parts of growing older.

His approach is straightforward and respectful. He listens first, then suggests observations and alternative ways to handle problems. He encourages clients to build on their own strengths and to try practical steps between sessions.

Therapy sessions aim to be collaborative. Anthony uses tools from cognitive behavioral methods, attachment-based thinking, emotionally-focused work, client-centered conversations, and mindfulness practices. He blends these to match each person's goals rather than following a single script.

People can expect a supportive and empathetic tone. Anthony frames the work as a partnership that honors the choices clients make. He invites people to talk about what matters and to work toward clearer decisions and more stable day-to-day coping.

Approaches and what online work can look like

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people notice how they connect, react, and seek closeness or distance in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to emphasize attachment ideas, CBT techniques, or mindfulness and emotionally-focused work based on what the person needs.

Online therapy can help fit sessions into a busy life. It can make it easier to schedule appointments around work, caregiving, or errands. Because session formats were not specified in the profile, confirm current session options before booking. Licensed professionals and therapists generally aim to tailor session length and focus so therapy fits daily routines and supports steady progress.