Tony Byrd, LMHC
Practical, experienced support for life transitions
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- LMHC in Florida
- 27 years experience
- Focus on midlife
About Tony
Tony draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people track thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. He also uses existential ideas to look at meaning, choices, and life direction when clients face big transitions like a midlife crisis. Mindfulness practices are used in sessions to build moment-to-moment awareness and calm.
He has worked across inpatient and outpatient settings and has experience with substance use treatment, trauma, forensic settings, and suicide risk care. That background informs how he plans treatment and educates clients so they understand each step.
Tony aims to make therapy a collaborative process. He helps people set clear goals, practice new skills between sessions, and review progress regularly. Sessions focus on concrete changes that fit each person’s life and values.
People seeking help for relationship strain, coping with life changes, sexual or gender concerns, ADHD, grief, or issues related to addiction will find his practice addresses a wide range of needs. He works in English and practices in Florida as an LMHC.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
27+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood concerns and involves homework and skills practice between sessions.Mindfulness Therapy teaches moment-to-moment awareness and simple attentional practices. It helps reduce reactivity to stress and supports better sleep, impulse control, and emotion regulation.
Existential Therapy looks at meaning, values, and life choices. It can be useful when people face big transitions, identity questions, or a midlife crisis and want to explore what matters most to them.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is reviewed.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. Many people find they can practice skills between sessions more easily when therapy fits into their everyday routine.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can be addressed in sessions?
Common topics include stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, ADHD, and midlife transitions. Additional focuses listed include mood disorders, eating and sleeping problems, and financial or work-related stress.
What is the therapist's general approach in therapy?
Tony blends cognitive behavioral methods with existential and mindfulness-informed practices. Sessions emphasize clear goals, skill practice, and discussing choices that matter to the client.
What kind of professional background does he have?
He has 27 years of experience across inpatient and outpatient settings, including work with substance use treatment, trauma, forensic care, and suicide risk situations.
Where does Tony practice and what are his credentials?
He practices in Florida and holds the LMHC credential, listed as FL LMHC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.