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Dr. Anthony Schefstad

FL LCSW SW4780
Credentials
FL LCSW SW4780
NPI Number
1801804471
Location
Florida
Languages
English
Dr. Anthony Schefstad

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About Dr. Anthony Schefstad

I am licensed in Florida with 39 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, phobias, pre and post incarceration and anti-social personality disorder. I am a practitioner of Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) and Ericksonian Hypnosis. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Licenses

LCSW
SW4780

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • Anger management
  • Career difficulties
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Antisocial personality
  • Drug and alcohol addiction
  • First responder issues
  • Multicultural concerns
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Personality disorders
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
  • Sexual assault and abuse
  • Smoking / vaping cessation
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Veteran and Armed Forces Issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“Incredible therapist!”

“👍”

“Tony is wonderful. He tells me the truth, doesn’t sugar coat things, but he tells me tactly. He tells me what I need to hear, and I greatly respect that. I highly recommend him.”

“I highly recommend Dr. Schefstad. He is kind, respectful, and genuinely takes the time to listen and understand my thoughts and feelings without making me feel judged. One of his greatest strengths is his ability to explain complex ideas in practical, easy-to-understand terms that I can apply in everyday life. He creates a comfortable, supportive environment where I feel heard, and his thoughtful guidance has helped me gain valuable insight and perspective. If you’re looking for a therapist who is compassionate, approachable, and skilled at making difficult topics understandable, Dr. Schefstad is an excellent choice.”

“So far I have enjoyed my sessions”

“Dr. Schefstad was absolutely the right choice. This is my first therapy experience so I was very hesitant going in. I wanted a therapist with the experience and insight to get to the depth of guidance I needed and he absolutely did. He got to the bottom of things very quickly, and provided highly effective tools. He provided a sense of clarity and empathy every step of the way. Really happy with my experience thus far and happy I finally jumped into getting myself therapy help and guidance!”

“Has helped me change my life for the better. He gives phenomenal advice and helps me understand situations in a different light. Amazing. Thank you thank you.”

“Dr. Schefstad is a wonderful listener. He is a great comfort to speak to. He is incredibly knowledgable. He is also very soothing.”

“It’s been great working Dr. Schefstad! Our sessions are productive and I feel like we are “working together” to improve my mental health, and using techniques.<br /> I’ve seen therapists previously, however, it’s never been as action based during sessions, and this has made a huge difference in my outcomes.<br /> <br /> Highly recommend?”

“🤙”

“The absolute best!”

“Dr. Schefstad is a great listener and mentor. He is a kindred spirit and eager to help. I like his no nonsense approach. Very frank and yet gentle. Would highly recommend!”

“Dr. Schefstad is attentive and competent. He helps with thoughtful exercises and methods. His demeanor is friendly and understanding.”

“Tony is an excellent therapist. He employs very good methodologies and follows up with me. I have been a bit lazy with my homework, but Tony “guides” me back to my goals without making me feel like a failure.<br /> Tony interacts with me on the level that is indicated for my best interest.”

“Excellent.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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