Dr. Anthony Schefstad, LCSW

Licensed in Florida · 30 years in practice

Dr. Anthony Schefstad meets people where they are and helps them take the next step.

License and registration

LCSW, Florida: SW4780 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1801804471 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 30
Languages: English

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About Anthony

Dr. Anthony Schefstad meets people where they are and helps them take the next step. He has been working in clinical practice for 30 years and holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential.

He focuses on common, often overwhelming problems like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction. His approach is practical and respectful, aimed at helping people move past what holds them back. He listens first and tailors sessions to each person’s needs.

Background and approach

That might mean using talk-based methods to identify unhelpful thinking patterns, motivational techniques to strengthen resolve, or hypnotherapy tools when appropriate. Conversations are direct and aimed at small, manageable changes rather than jargon-filled plans. Dr.

Schefstad has a long background helping people who have experienced trauma, substance use issues, and intense anxiety or panic. He also addresses concerns like anger, self-esteem, career stress, and compassion fatigue for caregivers and professionals. Multicultural concerns and military-related issues are listed among his focus areas.

In practice he combines client-centered listening with structured techniques that help people test new behaviors and think differently about old problems. Sessions are organized around goals you set together and steps you can try between meetings. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and practical problem solving.

Dr. Schefstad works from Florida and conducts sessions in English. He encourages people to reach out when they are ready to take a first step toward change.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Anthony lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Antisocial personality
Drug and alcohol addiction
First responder issues
Veteran and Armed Forces 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

Approaches Anthony names

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Online support

How his methods translate to online care

Dr. Schefstad uses approaches that fit well in remote sessions. Client-Centered Therapy means the conversation focuses on your concerns and pace, with the therapist listening and reflecting to help you find your own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers simple steps to test new responses; it adapts well to video or phone work and includes homework between sessions. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help change unhelpful patterns, and parts of this work can be done through video or guided audio during sessions.

Choosing an approach is a joint decision. He will talk through options and try methods that fit your goals and comfort level. If something isn’t working, adjustments are made together so the work stays relevant and useful.

Online appointments are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is useful for full conversations and exercises that benefit from visual cues. Phone calls are handy when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people share thoughts when typing fits their routine. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to continue work between meetings.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, panic, phobias, and related concerns such as anger and self-esteem.

What is his general approach in sessions?

Sessions start with listening and clear goals. He blends client-centered conversation with targeted methods like cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and hypnotherapy as needed.

How much experience does he have?

He brings 30 years of professional experience in clinical practice, working with a range of concerns including trauma and substance use issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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