Therapist profile
Anthony Mastroianni, LCSW
LCSW - mood, addiction, family concerns
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- Mood and anxiety
- Substance dependence recovery
- Family communication
About Anthony
Anthony Mastroianni is a Pennsylvania LCSW with 25 years of post-masters experience. He focuses on mood and anxiety problems, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, trauma and abuse, and stress-related difficulties. He also addresses anger, self-esteem, career questions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
He began work at a university-affiliated psychiatric research institute focused on substance dependence and mood disorders. After that he spent years concentrating on family interventions and work with people who used aggression in relationships. He has treated individuals in individual and group settings and uses a mix of approaches including cognitive, dialectical, psychodynamic, and meditative practices to build mindfulness.
Anthony has lived and worked in rural, urban, and island communities. He has experience with people from different cultural backgrounds and with active duty personnel and military veterans. His practice often involves people recovering from substance dependence, those with post-traumatic stress, and people dealing with family disruption or codependency.
His way of working is person-centered and non-judgmental. He approaches therapy as a partnership where goals are set together. Sessions focus on identifying choices, building skills, and practicing new ways of handling problems at home and work.
Practical skills and real-life strategies are part of the work. Expect direct conversation about behaviors, thoughts, and coping practices. The aim is to help clients manage current problems and build skills they can use after therapy ends.
How sessions work
Approaches used in remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's perspective and choices. It emphasizes listening, respect, and working together to set goals and try different options for change. This approach is helpful for relationship and family struggles where understanding personal priorities matters.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that feed stress and mood problems. It uses practical exercises and experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with everyday parenting demands.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication. Short skills practice and problem-solving are useful for anger, impulsive behaviors, and relationship conflict.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying one approach first and adjusting over time.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current formats before booking since they are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to schedule sessions around caregiving and job demands, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about what will fit into your daily routine and what kind of session length or pace will work best.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with at home?
He focuses on mood and anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting stress, trauma, anger, and related problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He practices a person-centered, collaborative style. Sessions emphasize working together to set goals and build practical skills.
How long has he practiced?
He has 25 years of post-masters clinical experience, including work in psychiatric research settings and family intervention services.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Pennsylvania LCSW and practices from that state.
What languages are supported and can he work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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