Anthony Clark, LCSW

Anthony Clark is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia with 27 years of experience. He helps people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and abuse, and mood problems. He also supports concerns such as addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting and self-esteem.

His style is relaxed and interactive. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. He listens closely and works with each person to set clear, realistic goals.

Anthony draws on several therapy approaches to match what each person needs. He uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. He blends client-centered listening with skills from dialectical behavior therapy when emotion regulation is a key concern.

Over his career he has worked in hospitals, residential settings, schools, and home-based programs. That background shaped a flexible way of working with different life situations and stressors.

People who come to Anthony can expect a straightforward, respectful approach. He helps people break problems into manageable pieces and practices new ways of coping. He invites collaboration so clients feel involved in planning their next steps.

Approaches you can use online with a Virginia LCSW

Anthony often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; CBT is practical and works well for anxiety, depression, stress, and many daily challenges. He also uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening, validation, and building a trusting relationship so clients can make their own choices and move toward their goals. When strong emotions or impulsive behavior are central, he brings in skills from dialectical behavior therapy to teach concrete emotion regulation and distress-tolerance techniques.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions offer flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited travel options. Video calls let you meet face-to-face when a deeper conversation is needed. Phone sessions can be a shorter check-in or useful when bandwidth is low. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for step-by-step support, quick skill reminders, or ongoing contact between longer sessions.