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Anthony Paul

Anthony Paul, LMHC

Washington

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Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Guilt and shame support

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and grief
  • Communication skills

About Anthony

Anthony Paul is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with six years of clinical experience. He works with adults carrying stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and general life changes. His profile also notes support for issues such as abandonment, codependency, fatherhood concerns, and guilt and shame.

Anthony speaks plainly about how difficult events can overwhelm a person’s ability to cope. He treats problems like work stress, trouble keeping relationships, and the aftereffects of trauma with steady, practical attention. Sessions focus on identifying what is making life harder and on building skills to manage those problems.

In the room he listens without judgment and helps people sort through emotions and choices. He aims to help clients develop insight into patterns that repeat and then practice new ways of responding. That includes learning communication skills and strategies for handling intense feelings.

Anthony describes his work as collaborative. He helps people build a plan that matches their goals, whether that means reducing anxiety, processing grief, or working through guilt and shame. He also addresses mood problems and post-traumatic stress when relevant to a person’s concerns.

Practical steps are part of his approach. Clients leave sessions with clear ideas to try between meetings. The method is straightforward: notice what is happening, try different responses, and adjust the plan as progress or setbacks appear.

How therapeutic methods translate to online work

Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques use focused conversation and practical exercises to change how people respond to distress. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-world experiments to reduce anxiety and self-blame. This helps when guilt or shame keeps someone stuck or when anxious thinking makes decisions harder.

Another useful technique centers on processing traumatic memories in manageable steps so they interfere less with daily life. This involves pacing the material, learning grounding strategies, and practicing skills that reduce intense reactions over time. It can be helpful for people dealing with past abuse or post-traumatic stress symptoms.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, comfort level, and the specific problems they bring. That means checking in and adjusting the plan as progress or setbacks occur.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into a busy day, allow short check-ins between appointments when useful, and remove travel time. They also let people choose a quieter time or a camera-off option if that helps them focus. Ask about available formats when you schedule to match the sessions to your routine.

Areas of expertise

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

Washington

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and life changes. The profile also lists concerns like abandonment, codependency, fatherhood issues, and guilt and shame.

How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?

He helps people identify the thoughts and patterns that keep guilt or shame active and practices new ways of responding. The emphasis is on insight and practical skills rather than on moral judgment.

What is his clinical background?

He has six years of experience working with individuals across depression, anxiety, personality concerns, and trauma-related problems. That experience informs his work with grief and life changes.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Washington and practices there.

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.

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