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Dr. Anthony Schefstad, LCSW

Stress and anxiety Coping with addictions Trauma and abuse
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About me

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 and anxiety Coping with addictions Trauma and abuse

Additional areas of focus: Coping with grief and loss, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, 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

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Hypnotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

FL LCSW SW4780

Reviews

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.

Very professional, kind, and remembers all the small details.

Written on Oct 02, 2026 after therapy with Anthony for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Tony is great for me in every way.

Written on Sep 22, 2026 after therapy with Anthony for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Incredible therapist!

Written on Sep 16, 2026 after therapy with Anthony for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

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Written on Sep 13, 2026 after therapy with Anthony for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

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.

Written on Jul 24, 2026 after therapy with Anthony for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties

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.

Written on Jul 15, 2026 after therapy with Anthony for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes