Anthony Skerritt, LMHC

Anthony Skerritt is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York. He works with adults and young adults who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress, or big life changes. He offers straightforward, practical support and helps people build tools they can use between sessions.

Anthony takes a hands-on, collaborative approach. He listens first, then helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and habits. He focuses on short-term strategies that produce noticeable changes, while also exploring longer-term goals when they arise.

He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered listening to shape each plan. That means sessions often include simple exercises, tried techniques, and real-world practice assignments. Anthony also uses motivational interviewing style questions to help people find their own reasons for change.

Anthony trained at Mercy College and has four years of clinical experience. He holds a New York LMHC credential and works with concerns such as anxiety, trauma and abuse, substance concerns, mood challenges, relationship difficulties, grief, and attentional struggles.

Sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging. He uses an adaptable, goal-focused rhythm so that people can fit therapy into busy lives. New clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling their first session.

People who want a practical, compassionate approach will find clear steps and steady feedback in his work. Anthony aims to make therapy usable and relevant from the very first meeting.

How Anthony Uses Practical Therapies Online

Anthony often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT sessions typically include simple exercises and action plans that can be practiced between meetings, which helps with anxiety, depression, and stress.

He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify their values and take small steps toward a more meaningful life. ACT focuses on noticing difficult thoughts without getting ruled by them and committing to actions that matter to the person.

Finding the best approach is a team effort. Anthony works with clients to choose strategies that fit their goals and daily routines, and he adapts methods as needs change. He checks in about what is working and changes the plan when something isn’t helping.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and exercises that benefit from seeing facial cues. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a longer talk without video. Live chat and messaging work well for quick check-ins, tracking progress, or brief coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family schedules while keeping a steady therapeutic routine.