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LCPC

Antonio Ellzey, Sr., LCPC

  • Experience22 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Antonio

Antonio Ellzey, Sr. brings a client-centered, integrative approach to counseling that blends practical skills with deeper exploration of life patterns.

Background and approach

Antonio is an LCPC who has worked in the field for more than two decades and draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic ideas, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help people manage intense emotions and regain a sense of direction. He emphasizes genuineness, empathy, and positive regard as the foundation for collaborative work.

With 22 years of clinical experience, Antonio focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

He aims to help clients identify current functioning, develop coping tools, and strengthen their capacity to form healthier relationships. His practice mixes short-term skill building like CBT techniques and relaxation exercises with more reflective work to increase self-awareness and address patterns rooted in past experience.

Based in Illinois, Antonio weaves practical assignments and supportive feedback into therapy, helping clients practice new strategies between sessions and measure progress over time.

Integrating evidence-based approaches with flexible online care

Antonio often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice concrete coping strategies; CBT is well suited to addressing anxiety, mood concerns, and stress by teaching skills that can be used between sessions. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy which emphasizes empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard to create a collaborative therapeutic relationship that supports self-exploration and emotional processing. These methods are frequently combined with mindfulness techniques that encourage present-moment awareness and simple exercises to reduce reactivity.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist discusses goals, preferences, and the specific challenges a person brings, then tailors a mix of approaches so the plan feels practical and achievable. This collaborative process helps clients try strategies and refine the plan based on what is working.

Online therapy here is offered through a range of formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to connect from different locations and schedules. The variety of formats supports continuity of care and allows clients to use the communication method that fits their life while practicing skills and receiving feedback from a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy and eating or sleeping problems, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career matters, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, coaching needs, and ADHD.
What is the therapist's general counseling style?
Antonio uses a client-centered, integrative style that combines practical skill-building with reflective exploration; sessions often blend CBT techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic perspectives to fit client goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 22 years of experience in counseling and related clinical work, bringing long-term practice to his therapeutic approach.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LCPC credential and is licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCPC 180.009728.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions offered?
He offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; services are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English

What Antonio can help with

Antonio Ellzey, Sr. works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and depression.

How Antonio approaches therapy

Antonio's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Antonio is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in Illinois, with 22 years of clinical experience.

Antonio has been a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.