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Anthony Paul

Therapist · Washington

Anthony Paul

LMHC

LMHC - Life purpose and trauma focus

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Experience
6 years
Based in
Washington
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship concerns
  • Grief and loss

About Anthony

Anthony Paul is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with six years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and major life changes. He also focuses on issues such as abandonment, codependency, communication problems, fatherhood concerns, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.

Anthony uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through immediate problems. Sessions tend to focus on identifying what feels unmanageable and building clear steps to make daily life steadier. He avoids jargon and explains tools in everyday language so clients can try them between sessions.

In the room he listens for patterns that keep problems repeating, such as family of origin dynamics or codependent behaviors. From there he helps people develop practical skills for communication, emotional regulation, and decision making. Those skills are meant to support coping with stress, grief, or the aftermath of trauma.

He frames recovery as a mix of insight and action. That may look like making a plan for relationships, creating routines to manage mood, or practicing new ways to set boundaries. Anthony works with the client to choose specific, doable steps rather than vague goals.

People who are weighing their next move in life - career shifts, parenthood changes, or a sense of lost purpose - will find a focus on concrete options. The emphasis is on clarifying what matters now and testing small changes to see what helps most.

License and NPI on record

LMHC
Washington · MHC.LH.61262909

As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCodependencyCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stress

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Washington

Languages

English

How Anthony uses evidence-based methods online

Anthony describes his work as rooted in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine practical skills with insight. One common approach focuses on learning concrete coping strategies for anxiety and mood problems, such as breathing, pacing, and activity planning to reduce overwhelm. Another approach looks at how past relationships shape present behavior and communication, using guided conversation to identify patterns and practice new responses.

Choosing the right method is part of the work. Anthony collaborates with each person to test approaches and adapt them if they are not helping. He looks at the client’s goals, daily demands, and what techniques a person finds easiest to use, then refines the plan together.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also let someone use audio-only meetings when bandwidth is limited or choose video when visual connection helps practice communication skills.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes, plus related topics like codependency and life purpose.

How would he approach someone feeling stuck?

He uses clear conversation to identify what feels unmanageable and then builds practical steps to try between sessions.

What is his clinical background?

He has six years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and has worked with depression, anxiety, trauma, and personality-related concerns.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is an LMHC licensed in Washington and provides services from that location.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the US work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions charged?

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

How do I begin a first session?

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

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