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Tony Byrd, LMHC

Based in Florida Online sessions

Practical, experienced counselor for parenting and mood issues

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Years in practice
27
Credentials
LMHC
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
Trauma and abuse
Focus
Anger management
About

About Tony

Tony Byrd is a licensed mental health counselor with 27 years of experience. He uses clear, practical methods to help people manage stress, mood problems, addiction, and parenting challenges. He works from Florida and conducts sessions in English.

Tony blends cognitive behavioral ideas with dialectical and emotionally-focused approaches. He helps people understand unhelpful thoughts, practice new skills, and rebuild closer emotional connections. Sessions focus on concrete steps that fit everyday life rather than abstract theories.

Background and approach

Common concerns Tony addresses include anxiety, depression, bipolar mood challenges, trauma and grief, and substance use. He also supports people dealing with ADHD, anger, intimacy and self-esteem issues, and parenting stress. He draws on many years across inpatient and outpatient settings when shaping treatment plans.

Tony’s background includes work in trauma care, substance use treatment, court-related and forensic settings, and programs for LGBTQ clients. He emphasizes education and collaborative planning so each person knows the goals and steps of their work together. His style is straightforward and focused on measurable change.

People who choose Tony can expect a mix of skill-building, emotional coaching, and practical problem solving. He encourages clients to be active participants in their care and to try small, testable changes between sessions. That hands-on approach aims to make progress feel real and usable in day-to-day parenting and life.

Focus areas and approaches

What Tony works with

Everything Tony lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Tony helps people with.

Approaches Tony lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.

Online support

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Online CBT sessions often include homework, skill practice, and specific strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or change patterns that get in the way of parenting and daily life.

DBT, or dialectical behavior therapy, emphasizes skills for regulating emotion, tolerating distress, and improving relationships. In remote sessions those skills are taught in short, practical steps and practiced between meetings to help with anger, impulsivity, and intense mood swings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and daily routine. That decision is revisited as progress unfolds so the plan stays useful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls are used for full sessions when visual cues help the work. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is low or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, skill reminders, and ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit consistent care into busy parenting and work schedules.
Questions

Questions people ask about Tony

What kinds of concerns does Tony address?

Tony works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood challenges, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting stress, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and intimacy-related concerns.

What is Tony's therapeutic style and approach?

He combines cognitive behavioral methods with dialectical behavior and emotionally-focused ideas, using practical skills, emotion work, and problem-solving to help clients make everyday changes.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Tony has 27 years of clinical experience across inpatient and outpatient settings, including work in trauma care, substance use treatment, court-related programs, and forensic environments.

What credentials and where is Tony based?

He is a licensed mental health counselor, FL LMHC, and practices from Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does pricing work for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with Tony?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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