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Anthony Russo

Anthony Russo

LPC

Pennsylvania

Practical strengths-based counseling for change

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Pennsylvania / PC014291
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
Pennsylvania

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    • Motivational approach
    • Goal-focused work
    • Strengths-based

    About Anthony

    Anthony Russo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on helping people navigate depression, anxiety, addictions, and related life strains. He uses clear, practical conversations to point out what is already working in a person’s life and build from those strengths. Anthony writes plainly and invites clients to bring an open mind and willingness to try new directions.

    He blends Motivational Interviewing with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered skills to help people reconnect with values and take small achievable steps. Sessions often focus on identifying exceptions - moments when a problem was less present - and using those moments to boost confidence. This approach aims to reduce wasted effort and redirect energy toward useful goals.

    Anthony frames therapy as a steady process rather than a quick fix. He explains that one or two sessions rarely change entrenched patterns, and that consistency usually produces the best results. He works with practical goal-setting, testing small changes, and tracking progress in real life.

    Over a decade of experience informs his work in areas like grief, parenting stress, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and process or substance-related addictions. He also supports people dealing with caregiver strain, aging and geriatric issues, and end-of-life concerns.

    Anthony practices in Pennsylvania and conducts sessions in English. He asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire to start the process and to schedule according to availability.

  2. How therapeutic approaches shape online work

    Anthony often uses Motivational Interviewing, which focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change and build motivation one step at a time. This approach is often useful for addictions, habit change, and situations where ambivalence is common.

    He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people identify core values and take committed action toward them even when difficult thoughts or feelings show up. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to see which methods feel helpful, and then adapts techniques to goals and preferences. Clients and the therapist check in on what’s working and try different strategies when needed.

    If you are interested in online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow quicker scheduling for short check-ins. Other practical benefits include being able to meet from different locations, using a quieter setting for focused work, and choosing session lengths that match a work break or caregiving schedule.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    AddictionsAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

    Also works with

    Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

    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

    Listed in

    Pennsylvania

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Anthony address?

    He helps people with addictions, anxiety, depression, stress, anger, grief, parenting strain, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related issues such as caregiver stress and process addictions.

    How would you describe his therapeutic style?

    Anthony uses a motivational, client-centered style that focuses on small steps and practical goals. He combines approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive-behavioral strategies to help people act on their values.

    What experience does he bring?

    He has about 10 years of clinical experience working with people facing addictions, mood concerns, and life transitions.

    What credentials and location information are on file?

    He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.

    In which languages are sessions available?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?

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

    What are the first steps to begin therapy?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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