- Stress and anxiety
- Mindfulness and CBT
- Veteran reintegration
About Anthony
Anthony Penn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia who focuses on helping men and others manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and life transitions. He brings a steady, matter-of-fact approach to sessions and aims to make conversations feel direct and useful. He also supports people facing relationship strain, grief, trauma, career changes, and compassion fatigue.
He earned a Master’s degree in Mental Health Rehabilitation Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University and has 13 years of formal counseling experience. Across 25 years of broader work with people facing psychological and emotional challenges, he has worked in settings such as inpatient psychiatric care, partial hospitalization, group homes, forensic facilities, community mental health, and private practice.
Anthony has experience assisting active duty service members, veterans, and retired service members with reintegration challenges after combat. He often uses cognitive behavioral ideas and mixes in mindfulness, solution-focused work, and positive psychology to help people change patterns and feel more in control. Sessions aim to be practical and goal-oriented, with attention to emotional experience.
Clients can expect clear, plain-language conversation and collaborative problem solving. He draws on different methods depending on a person’s needs and priorities. People curious about working together are encouraged to follow the platform steps to start the match and schedule a session.
Anthony practices in Virginia and conducts sessions in English only. He does not accept international clients.
How Anthony uses evidence-based approaches online
Anthony often integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into his work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and testing new ways of responding, which can help with anxiety, mood concerns, and anger.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He works collaboratively to see what methods fit a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. Together they try techniques and adjust the plan based on what helps most in everyday life.
Confirm session options before booking to know the specific online formats he offers. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, or busy schedules and can reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or let someone choose a session style that feels manageable for their day. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches effectively in remote sessions, and the therapist will discuss how to shape sessions so they fit each person’s routine and goals.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Anthony commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma and many life changes. He also addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues, career transitions, and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and straightforward. He uses cognitive behavioral ideas alongside mindfulness, solution-focused techniques, and positive psychology.
What is his professional background?
He holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Rehabilitation Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University and has 13 years of counseling experience and 25 years working with people with psychological and emotional challenges.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia and has worked in settings including inpatient psychiatric care, partial hospitalization, group homes, forensic facilities, community mental health, and private practice.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a counseling match?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist’s availability.