Anthony Penn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia.
01About Anthony
Anthony Penn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia. He draws on many years of experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and problems with self-esteem. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that can be used between sessions to make daily life easier.
He uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a frequent part of his work, helping people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior.
Background and approach
He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness practices to help people accept difficult emotions and move toward what matters to them. Anthony has worked in several settings, including independent practice, inpatient psychiatric facilities, partial hospitalization programs, group homes, forensic facilities, and community mental health programs.
That variety has given him experience with many kinds of struggles, including trauma and severe mental illness, and with people who have served in the military. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps. He blends problem-solving and emotion regulation skills with conversations about values, purpose, and relationships.
Homework is practical and tied to what matters most to the person in therapy. People often seek him out for issues like relationship or intimacy concerns, career stress, attachment and codependency patterns, first responder issues, and coping with life transitions. He also has experience with mood disorders and with helping people work through guilt, shame, and isolation.
02Credentials
- LPC (Virginia)
- License 0701005736 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1013393743 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Anthony lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Methods Anthony names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Anthony names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How Anthony blends approach and online care
Anthony often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replace them with more effective patterns; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people accept difficult feelings and focus on values-driven actions, which can aid in coping with grief, relationship strain, and life transitions. Mindfulness practices are used alongside these methods to build present-moment awareness and calm.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and how they respond to different techniques. Treatment plans are adjusted over time so the methods fit what is actually helping the person move forward.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer practical flexibility. Video lets people use face-to-face conversation when it helps, phone works well for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or messaging can fit into busy days or provide ongoing touchpoints between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain therapy around work, family, and other responsibilities.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Anthony help with?
He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and self-esteem struggles. He also works with relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, career stress, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style blends practical skill building with reflective conversation. Expect cognitive and behavioral techniques alongside mindfulness and acceptance strategies.
What is his professional background?
He has 13 years of counseling experience and decades working with people facing psychological and emotional challenges. His work has included inpatient, outpatient, forensic, group home, and community mental health settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia.
Can sessions be held in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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