Tony Lee, LICSW

Tony Lee is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. He also supports those dealing with career strain, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and major life changes. Tony practices in the District of Columbia and conducts sessions in English.

Tony uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. He leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try different actions. He also brings client-centered and mindfulness approaches to slow things down and connect to what matters most.

Sessions are collaborative. Tony listens first, then helps set small goals that make day-to-day life easier. He uses short exercises, thought records, and behavioral experiments when those techniques fit the situation. He also offers space to tell and reframe personal stories when that helps people move forward.

His background includes three years of clinical practice as a LICSW - licensed independent clinical social worker. That experience includes working with people facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, aging concerns, immigration-related challenges, and trauma linked to first responder roles. Tony draws on this breadth when tailoring each plan.

People who choose Tony can expect a calm, nonjudgmental tone and an emphasis on practical tools. He focuses on building skills that can be used between sessions and on clear next steps people can try right away.

Approaches that work well online

Many people find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helpful when they want concrete steps to manage anxiety, depression, or stress. CBT focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce distress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting relationship so people can clarify values and feel heard. Mindfulness Therapy adds simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and increase moment-to-moment calm.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tony will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which combination of approaches to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues for deeper conversation, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed, and live chat or text messaging can support ongoing reflection between meetings. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or medical schedules while keeping the focus on steady progress and usable skills.