Anthony O'Leary, LMHC

Washington · 30 years in practice

Anthony O'Leary is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who brings 30 years of experience to each session.

License and registration

LMHC, Washington: 00004150 · expires April 2026
NPI: 1376195073 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 30
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Anthony

Anthony O'Leary is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who brings 30 years of experience to each session. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship strain, grief, and many life transitions. He is based in Washington and speaks English.

Anthony spent much of his career in community mental health. He has supported people in a range of situations and settings. He is especially interested in helping older adults and those navigating the challenges of aging.

Background and approach

His approach is collaborative and respectful. He aims to build a working relationship where clients feel heard and can strengthen their own resources. He listens, offers observations, and suggests alternatives, while keeping the client in charge of decisions.

Anthony uses several practical therapy methods. These include Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at emotions in relationships, Attachment-Based ideas to explore connection patterns, cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and mindfulness strategies to increase present-moment awareness. Sessions tend to focus on clear, usable strategies and steady personal progress.

Anthony also brings experience with trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing to help people move through change. He aims to help clients find more satisfaction and balance in daily life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Anthony lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Paranoia
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Approaches Anthony names

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Online support

Emotion and Attachment Focused Care Online

Anthony frequently uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and make sense of strong emotions in relationships. EFT focuses on how feelings shape interactions and can help with intimacy, grief, and relationship-related stress.

He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at patterns of connection and safety in relationships. This approach can help people understand why they react the way they do with partners or loved ones and develop more supported ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy is another part of his practice and emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the person's goals lead the work.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help assess your needs, goals, and preferences and then adapt methods in collaboration with you. That way the plan reflects what you want to achieve and feels manageable.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when helpful. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging can support quick check-ins and ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact and keep therapy consistent with daily life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career worries, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes among other concerns.

What is his general therapy style?

He uses a supportive, empathetic style that respects the client's choices. He listens, offers observations and alternatives, and helps clients build their own strengths.

How much experience does he bring?

He has 30 years of experience in the behavioral health field, much of it in community mental health across a variety of settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Washington LMHC credential and practices in Washington.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered online?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does pricing work?

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