Dr. Anthony Schefstad

Dr. Anthony Schefstad offers short, direct support for people dealing with life changes, stress, and anxiety. He meets clients where they are and focuses on practical steps to reduce worry and regain control. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at helping people make changes that matter to them.

He draws on thirty years of clinical experience as an LCSW, working with concerns such as addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, and depression. He also has experience with first responder and veteran issues, multicultural concerns, panic, personality disorders, and process addictions. He describes his approach as respectful and compassionate, and he adapts the plan to each person’s needs.

In sessions he uses methods that center the client’s goals and choices. He uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation focused on what matters most to the person. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns that keep problems going and to build alternative responses. Hypnotherapy and Motivational Interviewing are part of his toolbox when they fit a client's goals.

Dr. Schefstad emphasizes collaboration. He works with people to set clear, manageable steps and checks progress along the way. The tone is supportive but practical - aiming for steady change rather than quick fixes.

He practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. People who are considering therapy are invited to start by completing the initial online matching and scheduling steps.

How his approaches translate to online work

Dr. Schefstad uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus sessions on what matters most to each person. This approach means the therapist listens closely, follows the client's lead, and adapts questions and priorities to the person's goals.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thinking and build new, practical skills. CBT sessions often include straightforward exercises between meetings to practice new responses to stress, anxiety, or cravings.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. He discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods as needed. Clients can expect a collaborative conversation about what feels most useful and realistic for their life.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking, since specific online formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten the gap between meetings, and reduce travel time. It can also allow for quicker check-ins when a brief conversation will help someone stay on track. Confirm the available session options when you schedule to match timing and format to your needs.