- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Solution-focused work
About Anthony
Anthony Penn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 13 years of counseling experience. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related problems, career questions, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
He earned a master's degree in Mental Health Rehabilitation Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University and has worked across many settings. Those include private practice, acute inpatient psychiatric facilities, outpatient programs, group homes, forensic facilities, and community mental health programs.
Over 25 years of overall work with people facing psychological and emotional challenges informs his approach. He has experience supporting active duty, veteran, and retired service members adjusting after combat. He also reports having worked with a wide range of age groups and populations in different clinical roles.
In sessions he leans on cognitive behavioral approaches while drawing on mindfulness, solution-focused techniques, and positive psychology. He describes his work as practical and directed, helping people notice patterns, test new behaviors, and build clearer routines.
Anthony frames therapy as collaborative. He helps people clarify immediate problems and set short-term goals. For younger adults dealing with leaving home, early careers, identity, relationships, or feeling behind, he aims to address those pressures with concrete skills and steady conversation.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and values, then take actions that fit their priorities. It can help when someone feels stuck, overwhelmed by choices, or unsure about life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete skills to test and change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and managing stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Anthony will help identify which methods match the client’s goals and preferences. He treats the choice as collaborative, adjusting strategies as progress or setbacks appear.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people use mindfulness exercises, behavioral experiments, and skills practice between sessions to build new routines in everyday life.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
What is his style in therapy?
He uses a practical, directed style that emphasizes cognitive behavioral methods, mindfulness, solution-focused techniques, and positive psychology to help people try new behaviors and habits.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 13 years of counseling experience and more than 25 years working with people who face psychological and emotional challenges.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia.
Can he work with people who speak other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept clients from other countries?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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