Antonio Ellzey, Sr., LCPC
Supportive counselor focused on practical parenting help
Book with Antonio- Years in practice
- 22
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Antonio
Antonio Ellzey, Sr. is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 22 years of counseling experience. He centers sessions on respect, empathy, and practical steps people can use right away. Antonio offers straightforward support for parents managing stress, relationships, and life transitions.
He draws on client-centered work to listen closely and meet each person where they are. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, appears often in his practice to help shift unhelpful thoughts and ease anxiety.
Background and approach
He also uses psychodynamic ideas to help people see how past patterns affect present behavior. Antonio blends approaches to match the concern at hand. For anxiety, he might teach breathing or brief exercises to reduce tension.
For relationship or parenting strain, he focuses on clearer communication and realistic steps a person can try between sessions. He values collaboration and keeps goals practical and measurable. Sessions often include short assignments or skills practice to test what helps between meetings.
That hands-on focus aims to give parents tools they can use on busy days. Antonio trained at Eastern Illinois University and is enrolled in doctoral study at Adler University. He has a background in military service and years of community leadership work.
Those experiences inform a steady, respectful style in the therapy room. Based in Illinois, he offers care in English and works with a wide range of concerns including grief, addiction, mood challenges, parenting, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What Antonio works with
Everything Antonio lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Antonio helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches Antonio lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Antonio commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in online sessions. CBT focuses on noticing and changing thoughts and behaviors; it can help with anxiety, stress, sleep, and parenting challenges by teaching practical exercises and short homework tasks. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, acceptance, and collaboration so clients can speak freely and set goals that feel right to them.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Antonio will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to emphasize skill-building, insight work, or a blend of both, and the plan can change as progress is made.
Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video works well for deeper conversations and guided exercises, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is low, and messages or chat are useful for quick check-ins or short coaching between sessions. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy parenting schedule and to practice skills in daily life.
Questions people ask about Antonio
What kinds of issues can Antonio address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting, ADHD, and related areas.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses client-centered listening, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas to help people shift thinking and practice new behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 22 years of clinical experience and community leadership to his practice.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds an LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on availability.
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