- Emotion-focused work
- CBT and DBT methods
- Trauma and grief care
About Tony
Tony Byrd is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 27 years of experience. He works with people facing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, addiction, anger, ADHD, and self-esteem concerns. He also addresses relationship struggles, grief, intimacy issues, and parenting stress.
Tony uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy along with cognitive behavioral approaches, dialectical behavior therapy, existential work, and mindfulness. Sessions involve practical discussion, skills practice, and collaborative planning. He combines talking therapies with activity-focused methods when helpful.
His background includes both inpatient and outpatient care across multiple treatment settings. That experience covers substance use treatment, trauma work, forensic settings, suicide risk management, and sex offender treatment. He has worked in environments that include drug court and crisis interventions.
Clients work on clear goals and a plan for change. Tony emphasizes education about problems and practical steps toward symptom management. Sessions typically include skill-building, behavior strategies, and attention to emotional responses.
He also supports people dealing with complex or overlapping issues such as co-morbidity, personality concerns, codependency, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, and grief. Tony brings decades of hands-on practice to these concerns and aims to keep work straightforward and focused.
How EFT, CBT and DBT shape online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and working with emotions that drive recurring relationship and personal patterns. It helps people name hard-to-see feelings and change how they respond to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical techniques to shift those patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills useful for mood instability and impulsivity.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Tony will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. He combines approaches when that better serves the client rather than relying on a single method.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to schedule therapy around work or family obligations, allow a shorter check-in when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to continue skills practice, review homework, and do focused emotional or behavioral work in ways that fit everyday life.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
Tony works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, anger, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, eating and sleeping problems, and related concerns listed in his profile.
Which therapeutic approaches does he use?
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), existential therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 27 years of clinical experience across inpatient and outpatient settings and has worked with substance use, trauma, forensic cases, and crisis interventions.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices in that state.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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