Anthony O'Leary, LMHC

Anthony O'Leary is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington. He brings three decades of experience to sessions and aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and the effects of trauma. He also supports people facing grief, addiction, sleep problems, anger, and major life changes.

Anthony has spent much of his career in community mental health and has worked in a variety of settings. That background means he is used to meeting people where they are and addressing practical day-to-day challenges. He has a particular interest in aging and geriatric issues and works with older adults and their loved ones on the challenges that come with later life.

He uses cognitive behavioral approaches alongside attachment-based and client-centered methods. Mindfulness techniques and elements of emotionally focused work and motivational interviewing are also part of his practice. In sessions he often points out different perspectives and offers alternatives to unhelpful patterns.

Anthony describes his style as supportive and empathetic and emphasizes respect for each person's choices. He encourages people to build on their own strengths and to take an active role in deciding what feels most useful. Over time he helps people develop practical skills to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.

If someone wants to start, Anthony asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits. Sessions are available through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility for different needs and routines.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Many clients find cognitive behavioral therapy useful for breaking down unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; CBT offers concrete exercises and practical tools for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress. Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps someone understand how past bonds affect present reactions, which can reduce conflict and improve connection. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens closely and supports the client’s own choices and goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Anthony will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and then tailor methods so the client and therapist are working together. That collaborative process makes it easier to try techniques and adjust them over time.

Online sessions can take place by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video is useful for in-depth sessions and guided exercises, phone calls can be a lower-bandwidth option, and chat or messaging work well for brief check-ins or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to maintain steady progress between appointments.