Anthony Penn

Anthony Penn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia. He focuses on helping people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and major life transitions. He aims to make the first conversations straightforward and practical so people can feel less stuck quickly.

He brings 13 years of counseling experience along with a longer history of working around mental health needs. That experience spans private practice, acute inpatient psychiatric care, outpatient programs, group homes, forensic settings, and community mental health. He has also worked with active duty service members, veterans, and retired service members on reintegration challenges after combat.

Sessions often blend cognitive behavioral ideas with mindfulness and solution-focused techniques. He uses these approaches to help people notice unhelpful patterns, try small changes, and build skills for managing strong emotions. He also draws on motivational interviewing to support commitment to goals.

Anthony describes his style as direct but compassionate. He prioritizes clear steps and practical tools alongside space to talk through painful experiences. Many people come for help with relationship stress, family tensions, attachment concerns, and career or purpose questions.

He is comfortable supporting people facing complex diagnoses and intense life challenges. If the reader thinks this sounds relevant, the next step is to confirm current session options and proceed with scheduling through the site.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without letting them drive every choice, then identify values-based steps to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and practicing new, more helpful behaviors in daily life. Mindfulness techniques teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match the person's goals, needs, and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made. This keeps sessions focused and relevant to what matters most to the client.

Confirm current session options before booking to learn which online formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce time spent traveling, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to practice skills between sessions in real-life settings and bring those experiences back into the conversation with the therapist.