Anthony Watt, LPCC

Anthony Watt is a licensed professional counselor with eight years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. He focuses on practical steps that build confidence and increase motivation. He speaks plainly and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for a worried parent reading on a phone.

He believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths into the room. Sessions focus on finding and using those strengths to face current problems. Anthony uses straightforward tools to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.

His approach often blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and motivational conversations. That mix lets him address unhelpful thought patterns, strong emotions, and readiness for change. He also draws from solution-focused and trauma-informed techniques when situations call for them.

Clients working with him may tackle issues such as relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, anger, career stress, or struggles with attention and impulsivity. He also supports people dealing with first responder experiences, veteran-related concerns, prejudice and discrimination, and questions about life purpose and identity.

Sessions are offered in English and he practices in Ohio. He accepts international clients and uses a mix of video, phone, chat, and messaging to fit different schedules and communication styles. He encourages people to take the next step and complete a short matching questionnaire to begin.

How Anthony uses evidence-based approaches online

Anthony often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy into online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking to change feelings and behavior, which helps with anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, useful for anger, impulsivity, and relationship strain.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will discuss goals, preferences, and symptoms with each person and adapt techniques based on what works in practice. That may mean trying CBT strategies for a few sessions, then adding DBT skills or motivational interviewing to boost readiness for change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video is good for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, brief skill practice, or times when writing feels easier. These options aim to give flexible ways to keep therapy consistent with daily life.