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.
Professional experience
30 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma, Abuse
Additional areas of focus: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
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Anthony Schefstad. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Good listener, even through live chat I can tell he's engaged and provides sound techniques. Put things in perspective well also
Written on Sep 25, 2025 after therapy with Anthony for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I very much enjoy working with Dr. Schefstad. He is understanding and quite knowledgeable about various techniques in helping me deal with past trauma and anxiety.
Written on Sep 22, 2025 after therapy with Anthony for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Dr. Schefstad is phenomenal
He asks great thoughtful questions and is a great listener. Takes the time to message and checkin in between visits
Written on Sep 07, 2025 after therapy with Anthony for 5 months
Dr. Schefstad is amazing
Written on Sep 03, 2025 after therapy with Anthony for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Dr. Anthony cares deeply about this calling and is invested in helping his patients. You can be sure he has the resources, expertise, and ways to guide you through the healing process. My life has changed for the better since.
Written on Aug 20, 2025 after therapy with Anthony for 3 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, and self esteem
I am trying therapy for the first time. I wasn’t super comfortable with the idea but have been very pleasantly surprised. Dr. Schefstad has done a very good job of making me feel comfortable. I look forward to reaching my goals and have much more confidence in achieving them.
Written on Aug 17, 2025 after therapy with Anthony for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and adhd
Dr. Tony has helped to significantly improve my life over the past 4-months.
Written on Aug 07, 2025 after therapy with Anthony for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
He has been very patient and has given me multiple options on things to do to help with my anxiety and depression. These exercises have been a great help to recovering.
Written on Aug 05, 2025 after therapy with Anthony for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr.Schefstad has been nothing short of amazing. Very great at listening and recalling information from previous discussions. I am very glad I was paired up with him for my first therapy sessions.
Written on Aug 04, 2025 after therapy with Anthony for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, parenting issues, and anger management
Thanks for being relaxed and helping me find ways to make the situation better.
Written on Aug 01, 2025 after therapy with Anthony for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Dr. Schefstad is attentive, knowledgeable, honest, and an excellent therapist.
Written on Jul 24, 2025 after therapy with Anthony for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Best therapist of my entire life. Periodt
Written on Jul 24, 2025 after therapy with Anthony for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Great therapist.Listens and provides great insight and advice.
Written on Jun 25, 2025 after therapy with Anthony for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Great guy
Written on Jun 19, 2025 after therapy with Anthony for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, and coaching
Tony is a great listener and provides valuable feedback and suggestions.
Written on Jun 17, 2025 after therapy with Anthony for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Tony is always seeking to help me and n my approach to problems through worksheets, talking it out, and suggestions. He explains why I am responding or reacting to different situations.
Written on May 13, 2025 after therapy with Anthony for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Dr Schefstad is amazing. He is beyond helpful. He has techniques and practices that has truly helped me through a very tough time. I will continue his services to maintain my health and well being. He shows he genuinely cares about his clients.
Written on May 12, 2025 after therapy with Anthony for 4 months
He is the best therapist I have ever had. Respectful, listens, lets you discuss what you want to discuss, and can tell he is very professional
Written on May 12, 2025 after therapy with Anthony for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions
Excellent therapist! Kind, understanding, relaxed and very easy to talk to
Written on May 02, 2025 after therapy with Anthony for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Great listener. Great help all around.
Written on Apr 29, 2025 after therapy with Anthony for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Schefstad is amazing! He truly listens to my problems and provides insightful solutions that have helped me tremendously. Highly recommend!
Written on Mar 11, 2025 after therapy with Anthony for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Easy to talk to helps works through problems
Written on Mar 11, 2025 after therapy with Anthony for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Great conversationalist and offers great help to my issues, I’d recommend to everyone
Written on Feb 22, 2025 after therapy with Anthony for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and anger management
Dr. Schefstad is very patient and thorough. He genuinely listens and takes the time to answer any questions that arise. His sessions are very thought provoking and deliberate.
Written on Feb 11, 2025 after therapy with Anthony for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Schefstad
Thank you for your professionalism! You have a very peaceful way when talking! Helpful in many ways!
Thank you,
Patty
Written on Jan 24, 2025 after therapy with Anthony for 4 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and coping with life changes
He is very good.
Written on Jan 19, 2025 after therapy with Anthony for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Great experience good therapist
Written on Dec 31, 2024 after therapy with Anthony for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I am learning and understanding how to implement new strategies with Dr. Schefstad. I appreciate his expertise.
Written on Nov 29, 2024 after therapy with Anthony for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr. Schefstad is an excellent psychologist. He is caring and considerate. He is also helpful in recommending strategies to overcome anxiety. I highly recommend Dr. Schefstad.
Written on Nov 26, 2024 after therapy with Anthony for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes
Master of the trade- best therapist I’ve ever had. He doesn’t just listen he gives concrete tools to help
Written on Nov 14, 2024 after therapy with Anthony for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Dr. Schefstad has been a blessing. With his help I’ve make great improvements in my mental health. He is attentive and takes his time to really understand what I’m going through.
Written on Nov 14, 2024 after therapy with Anthony for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Cool guy, easy to open up to.
Written on Nov 09, 2024 after therapy with Anthony for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Dr. Schefstad has a very gentle and kind approach that I appreciated throughout my sessions with him. Talking to him allowed me to understand why I was feeling the way I was and he gave me the tools I needed to move forward and get past my challenges.
Written on Oct 22, 2024 after therapy with Anthony for 2 months
He's pretty good
Written on Sep 27, 2024 after therapy with Anthony for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions
Dr. Tony is a great listener, and very well informed about many subjects. Couldn’t have asked for a better therapist
Written on Sep 23, 2024 after therapy with Anthony for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Dr Schefstad is brilliant! He listens very carefully and then offers deep insights. He's a firm coach, yet a caring friend at the same time.
Written on Aug 27, 2024 after therapy with Anthony for 2 months on issues concerning addictions
We have only met once, but I received valuable assistance at that time.
Written on Jul 16, 2024 after therapy with Anthony for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
He try’s to answer your questions . My last therapist tried to put me on drugs and it was the last thing I needed in on a better track now
Written on Jun 21, 2024 after therapy with Anthony for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem
Fantastic and gifted professional who is respectful and attentive.
Written on Jun 05, 2024 after therapy with Anthony for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Excellent therapist!!
Written on May 28, 2024 after therapy with Anthony for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coaching
Dr. Schefstad is a wonderful therapist! I would highly recommend him. He truly listens and offers options to help you with the issues you are having.
Written on May 14, 2024 after therapy with Anthony for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
I feel like I continually grow and learn more about myself, the more I work with Dr. Schefstad. We are working on identifying learned behaviors. I am challenging automatic beliefs and realizing that I don't have to repeat the cycle. I am not my family and I am not my past.
Dr. Schefstad is straightforward, honest, and helps me see things rationally. I appreciate the help with working on my boundaries!
I highly recommend Dr. Schefstad for anyone who needs someone who can help them get back on track in life, work through negative self talk, family issues, and feels like they are all over the place. He is a wealth of knowledge and has so many ways to approach whatever someone may be going through. If one way doesn't work, he tries another way. One size does not fit all and it feels encouraging to have someone try different approaches if the first way doesn't work.
Don't give up, because he won't give up on you.
Written on May 07, 2024 after therapy with Anthony for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
I have been seeing Tony for over a year now, and words can not describe how much he has helped me. He has changed my life in more ways than one. He is always quick to respond to my messages and extremely flexible if I ever need to change our session. Tony has helped me through a tremendous amount of trauma and has become a crucial part of my healing journey. He is kind and compassionate and has taught me so many ways of working through my anxiety and trauma. I know I still have a long road of healing ahead, but knowing I have him to help guide me gives me hope.
Written on Apr 27, 2024 after therapy with Anthony for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Dr. Schefstad has been integral to my recovery. His expertise is more than apparent and his compassion has been very grounding.
Written on Apr 23, 2024 after therapy with Anthony for 10 months on issues concerning addictions
Dr. Schefstad is a great listener, and seems to be in tune with where I’m at and where I want to be.
Written on Jan 15, 2024 after therapy with Anthony for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Listens well, clarifies and then moves into information and options. I am grateful for his time, expertise and thoughtfulness. Thank you.
Written on Jan 12, 2024 after therapy with Anthony for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, career difficulties, and coaching
Dr. Schefstad has been a key component in my support system; we meet regularly, and it has been a game changer.
Written on Jan 08, 2024 after therapy with Anthony for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
Anthony is a genuine, nuanced and empathetic observer, who can pick out relevant pieces and reframe them in a clear way. This enables the work to have more focus and to get tried against inner truths that are trying to emerge.
Written on Dec 17, 2023 after therapy with Anthony for 2 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Attuned to the specific situations, yet open to suggestions. He is very collaborative.
Written on Dec 03, 2023 after therapy with Anthony for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Dr.Tony is kind and considerate. He has validated my struggles and offered multiple solutions. Not excluding coping mechanisms that I have learned to rely on, but expanding my tool box.
Written on Nov 20, 2023 after therapy with Anthony for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Dr. Schefstad is the rule by which other therapists should be measured by. His compassion has no limits and his techniques are truly helpful. Anyone working with him will be greatly rewarded.
Written on Sep 28, 2023 after therapy with Anthony for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
I highly recommend Dr. Shefstad. I enjoy working with him. I feel that he responds to my needs. He is familiar with different strategies for PTSD. I feel like I can speak freely, I don't feel judged. I'm very happy he is my therapist and I feel very comfortable with speaking with him.
Written on Sep 15, 2023 after therapy with Anthony for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Schefstad is an amazing therapist! I have tried and flunked out of therapy in the past, but I've been able to build an extremely helpful rapport with him and hope to be able to continue our relationship for many years to come!
Written on Sep 13, 2023 after therapy with Anthony for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd
I’m so glad that I found this therapist. He gives great advice and really listens. He’s also not afraid to call you out which is what we all need!
Written on Jun 30, 2023 after therapy with Anthony for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
I’ve had sessions with few therapist outside of BetterHelp and one on this platform before meeting Dr. Schefstad and I can tell you that he is an amazing, kind, and patient therapist who use a whole different approach and technique to take away the power and pain from you past experiences that they no longer have a hold on you. For me, he is absolutely the best!!!
Written on Jun 28, 2023 after therapy with Anthony for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Tony has been very patient and helpful for me. He gave me great communication tools to assist me. He is a very compassionate and empathetic person. I thank him so much for helping me.
Written on Jun 03, 2023 after therapy with Anthony for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Dr. Schefstad has really brought tools in my life to overcome my issues. While being kind and compassionate, he also will be honest with my concerns and the path I should take to succeed. There is not a big enough thank you I can give to Dr. Schefstad!
Written on May 24, 2023 after therapy with Anthony for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
At this point only a few sessions but they have already helped considerably. The methods employed and the serious and reflective nature of the therapist help greatly to build confidence in the sessions
Written on Apr 14, 2023 after therapy with Anthony for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Dr. Schefstad provided a safe space for me to process a stressful event and process that without any judgement. As a result I have gone from feeling hypervigilant to more relaxed around people. I am no longer jumpy due to my nervous system being on hyper alert. I am very thankful for Dr. Schefstad!
Written on Mar 17, 2023 after therapy with Anthony for 2 weeks
Dr. Schefstad is a great Doc. He understands me and evaluates my problems and breaks down with me about it. He’s a great guy and I would t let anything tell me otherwise.
Written on Mar 16, 2023 after therapy with Anthony for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Dr. Schefstad is easy to talk to, supportive, and professional. He is encouraging and has helpful ideas and strategies for working on myself.
Written on Feb 14, 2023 after therapy with Anthony for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Schefstad is kind and very patient. He allows his clients to express their concerns and provides valuable insights
Written on Feb 08, 2023 after therapy with Anthony for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar dis
Very insightful individual. Professional and respectful the whole time we worked on me.
Written on Feb 02, 2023 after therapy with Anthony for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
This man is incredible. Ive felt more connected, heard, understood about my goals with him in just two sessions than I have with other therapists I’ve spent 6 plus months with. He is truly compassionate about what he’s doing, he recalls facts about you and created a safe place for you to express yourself, checking in and naturally in tune with your emotions. I am so grateful for him and his work
Written on Feb 01, 2023 after therapy with Anthony for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
He really helps by offering exercises that are in line with how i process and what i struggle with. I def feel heard and supported.
Written on Jan 31, 2023 after therapy with Anthony for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
He does a great job. He's a great listener and he makes sure he gets the whole story.
Written on Jan 25, 2023 after therapy with Anthony for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and ad
He listens to what I have to say and brings up great insights when needed. Highly recommend Dr. Tony!
Written on Jan 21, 2023 after therapy with Anthony for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Very knowledgeable and kind professional who is willing to work with you.
Written on Jan 03, 2023 after therapy with Anthony for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
I have only had one session so far but I can already tell that my therapist Tony is going to try to help me in the ways I am seeking and I am excited to see a difference within myself!
Written on Dec 22, 2022 after therapy with Anthony for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, anger management, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd
He is knowledgeable and helpful.
Written on Dec 13, 2022 after therapy with Anthony for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
3rd session and so far so good.
Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Anthony for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Thanks to my employer’s employee assistance program, I am grateful to get 16 sessions through betterhelp with Tony. He’s an exceptional one-of-a-kind therapist who can relate to my catholic upbringing since he is catholic himself. I would highly recommend him to anyone. It’s hard to find a great one but betterhelp found the match I needed based on my criteria
Written on Nov 19, 2022 after therapy with Anthony for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Great advice, listens well, caring
Written on Nov 18, 2022 after therapy with Anthony for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coaching
I am still early in my therapy journey, so this is based on short term experience. So far I am extremely pleased with my experience and I am looking forward to continuing this work with Dr. Schefstad. He has been great so far!
Written on Nov 04, 2022 after therapy with Anthony for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and bipolar disorder
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