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Anthony Russo

Compassionate, practical counseling for lasting change

LPC Pennsylvania

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Anger, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Anthony

Anthony Russo is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with a decade of clinical experience helping people navigate depression, anxiety, and addictive behaviors.

Background and approach

He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside acceptance and commitment strategies to help clients recognize patterns that keep them stuck and to develop practical steps toward change. Russo emphasizes identifying past moments of success as a foundation for rebuilding confidence and motivation.

He frames therapy as a collaborative, goal-focused process that asks clients to reallocate energy toward outcomes that matter to them. Rather than promising quick fixes, he stresses the importance of consistent work over time and supports clients in shifting from unproductive habits to more purposeful actions.

His practice addresses a broad set of concerns including grief, trauma, caregiver stress, process addictions, bipolar mood concerns, and life-purpose questions. Based in Pennsylvania, Russo offers an approach that balances solution-focused planning with mindfulness and client-centered attention.

He invites people who are ready to try a different direction to bring openness and a willingness to engage in steady, goal-directed work toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Anthony Russo employs cognitive behavioral strategies and acceptance and commitment methods to help clients make concrete changes in thinking and behavior. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, while ACT emphasizes accepting difficult feelings and committing to values-based action to move toward meaningful goals. He also uses client-centered principles to keep the work aligned with each person’s priorities and strengths, offering space for clients to guide the pace and focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and he views it as a collaborative exploration. He will work with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to support steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Online therapy with him includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for varied schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to maintain consistency and access support from different locations, and they allow clients to choose the mode of interaction that feels most helpful for homework, skill practice, or check-ins.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues such as addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress, bipolar concerns, parenting and self-esteem challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach blends solution-focused work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and acceptance-based methods to create practical, goal-oriented sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 10 years of professional experience supporting people through addiction, mood concerns, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is an LPC practicing in Pennsylvania with the license number PA LPC PC014291.
Does he provide services in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressDrug and alcohol addictionHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-love

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English