Dr. Anthony Schefstad
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Accepting new clients online
About Anthony
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.
What Anthony helps with
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- 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
How Anthony works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “To be honest, I was very nervous about the session beforehand that I wouldn't connect with the therapist and/or it wouldn't seem helpful cause therapy has been helpful half the times I've done it so far. Dr. Schefstad put my nerves to rest pretty quickly and made me feel welcome to share with no judgements nor mean criticisms that usually deter me. He seemed to listen very well, and asked for me to repeat if he didn't hear something due to the video freezing so he'd make sure to get all the info; I appreciate that greatly because I am too used to feeling like most people don't hear me or ignore what I say for some reason which can be frustrating. Thank you for a good 1st impression and session. I look forward to our next session and to see what progress I can make with the Worksheets and tools made available by the app.”
- “Very professional, kind, and remembers all the small details.”
- “Tony is great for me in every way.”
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- “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!”
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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