Dr. Anthony Schefstad

Dr. Anthony Schefstad is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, and challenges at work and in life. He speaks English and brings many years of practice to conversations about coping, self‑esteem, anger, and career concerns. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and a practical focus on next steps.

With three decades of experience, Dr. Schefstad draws on approaches like Client‑Centered Therapy, cognitive behavioral strategies, hypnotherapy, motivational interviewing, and solution‑focused work. He adapts his sessions to a person’s needs and preferences rather than following a rigid script. That means sessions can include straightforward problem solving, skill building, or deeper work on trauma and loss.

He also has experience addressing issues such as substance and process addictions, smoking and vaping cessation, phobias, panic, personality concerns, and first responder or veteran-related stress. He pays attention to cultural context and multicultural concerns when they matter for someone’s recovery.

In sessions he focuses on clear goals and practical tools. People can expect conversations that identify what’s getting in the way and steps to change patterns. He emphasizes collaboration, helping each person set realistic, measurable goals and adjust the plan as progress is made.

To begin, Dr. Schefstad asks about current struggles, history, and what a better life would look like. That information shapes a tailored plan for short-term gains and longer-term growth.

How these approaches work in online therapy

Client‑Centered Therapy focuses on what matters most to the person. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said, and helps the person set their own goals and direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change those patterns.

Finding the right therapy style is part of the work. Dr. Schefstad will discuss different approaches and help decide what fits a person’s goals and preferences. That collaboration can start with small steps and shift as needs change, blending listening, skill teaching, and solution‑focused planning.

Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for quicker check‑ins between appointments. It also makes it simpler to continue care when life or work routines change, while the therapist and client focus on practical, goal‑oriented steps.