Dr. Anthony Schefstad, LCSW

Dr. Anthony Schefstad welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, or major life changes. He presents a calm, straightforward approach and aims to make the first steps toward help less daunting. He works with individuals who face trauma, phobias, anger, low self-esteem, and career pressures. He also assists people coping with compassion fatigue and challenges related to military or first responder experiences.

With 30 years of experience and an LCSW credential, he shapes conversation and care around each person’s needs. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. He uses techniques drawn from Client-Centered Therapy, cognitive behavioral ideas, motivational interviewing, solution-focused work, and hypnotherapy when appropriate.

His style is respectful and direct. He listens first, then helps people try new ways of responding to old problems. Expect conversations that identify what is getting in the way and small experiments to test different approaches.

Dr. Schefstad adapts plans to fit the person in front of him rather than using a fixed formula. He aims to empower people to make sustainable changes. The work can include addressing addictions, smoking or vaping cessation, panic, post-traumatic stress, and other focused concerns.

People in Florida will find his practice grounded in decades of clinical work. He offers help for multicultural issues and challenges tied to veteran and armed forces experiences. If you want to explore whether he is a good fit, follow the site’s process to begin the match and scheduling steps.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Schefstad uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in straightforward, practical ways. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person, helping them feel heard and guiding decisions from their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and then helps people try different responses to reduce anxiety, manage cravings, or lift mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process makes it easier to try an approach and adjust it based on how well it helps.

The biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm the available session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people choose quieter surroundings and avoid needing to be on camera for every visit. Licensed professionals and therapists often adapt tools and techniques used in person to the online setting so therapy stays practical and focused.