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Anthony Annunziata

Anthony Annunziata, LMFT

New York

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LMFT focusing on relationships and anxiety

  • Relationship repair
  • Anxiety support
  • Practical tools

About Anthony

Anthony Annunziata is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, based in New York with three years of clinical practice. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, and depression. Anthony works with adults navigating the pressures of relationships and personal change.

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people move out of recurring conflict and emotional disconnection. Sessions emphasize clear steps and practical tools alongside conversations about the patterns that keep problems repeating. That means clients often leave with a short list of actions to try between meetings.

Anthony describes his style as direct and engaged. He balances straightforward feedback with respectful listening and aims to challenge unhelpful habits while also validating experiences. This approach is intended to build clearer communication and more stable emotional responses over time.

When working on relationship or intimacy concerns he focuses on restoring trust and increasing responsiveness between partners. For individual issues like anxiety, low mood, or low self-esteem he helps people identify triggers, adjust behaviors, and practice new ways of relating to themselves and others.

He frames therapy as a collaborative process. Clients can expect structured sessions that mix practical skill-building with reflection on how past patterns influence present life. The overall aim is clearer thinking, better day-to-day coping, and more reliable ways of connecting with others.

Evidence-based approaches for online work

Anthony uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine practical skill-building with exploration of relational patterns. One common approach focuses on communication skills training - teaching specific ways to express needs, reflect what a partner says, and de-escalate conflict. This helps with recurring arguments and trust repair. Another strand emphasizes behavioral change and coping skills for anxiety and low mood - identifying triggers, testing small behavior changes, and practicing new routines that reduce worry and lift mood.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He treats the choice of methods as collaborative and will discuss what seems most useful based on goals and how you respond in early sessions. That planning can change as therapy moves forward and different issues come up.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and cutting out travel time so check-ins can be shorter when needed. Because the session formats are not specified here, confirm current session options before booking so you know how appointments are scheduled and delivered. Online sessions can make it easier to keep continuity between meetings and to practice new skills within everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersNarcissismPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?

He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, and depression.

How would he describe his therapeutic style?

His style is direct and engaged, combining straightforward feedback with listening and practical skill-building.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has three years of clinical experience as an LMFT practicing in New York.

Is he a licensed professional and where is he based?

He is an LMFT licensed in New York and practices from that location.

Can non-English speakers work with him?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he see international clients?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How does pricing work for sessions?

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

What should I do to begin a first session?

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

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