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Tony Byrd, LMHC

  • Experience27 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Tony

Tony Byrd is an LMHC with 27 years of clinical experience who blends evidence-based approaches to help people navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges.

Background and approach

He draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and reshape unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and incorporates existential and mindfulness elements to explore meaning, values, and present-moment awareness. This mix supports work on concerns such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, substance-related issues, anger, ADHD, self-esteem, and intimacy-related struggles.

His background includes extensive work across inpatient and outpatient settings, substance abuse and chemical dependency programs, trauma and forensic environments, and specialized interventions such as sex offender treatment and crisis care. That breadth of experience informs individualized treatment planning and an emphasis on client education so people remain active participants in their progress.

Located in Florida, he offers a pragmatic, compassionate style intended to meet clients where they are and support sustainable change.

Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches into Online Care

Tony uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy as core tools in online work. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to symptoms and teaching practical skills to change them, which can be especially helpful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related strategies, and mood regulation. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, offering structured skills that support people managing intense emotions or impulsivity.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to clarify goals, preferences, and needs, then adapt techniques from these models to fit the person's situation and pace. That partnership helps ensure the methods used align with what the client hopes to accomplish.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase scheduling flexibility and access to care. These formats allow regular check-ins, skills practice, and ongoing support while accommodating different communication styles and daily routines, making it easier to engage in consistent therapy from wherever the client is located in Florida.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Tony address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, self-esteem, and ADHD among others.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach mixes cognitive behavioral techniques with existential and mindfulness-informed work, offering practical skills alongside exploration of meaning and values.
What is his background and experience?
He brings 27 years of clinical experience across inpatient and outpatient settings, substance abuse programs, trauma and forensic work, and other specialized treatment environments.
What credentials and location does he have?
He is licensed as an LMHC in Florida with credential FL LMHC MH12081 and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are appointments offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Prospective clients select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injury

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

27+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

What Tony can help with

Tony Byrd works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, bipolar disorder, and depression.

How Tony approaches therapy

Tony's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Tony is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida.