Therapist profile
Tony Byrd, LMHC
Florida
LMHC in Florida - Mood and relationship concerns
Continue with TonyWhere Tony stands
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Florida / MH12081
- NPI
- 1821426768
- Experience
- 27 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
About
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Tony
Tony Byrd is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 27 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, and relationship and intimacy-related difficulties. He also addresses issues such as ADHD, grief, self-esteem, sleep and eating problems, and concerns linked to codependency and substance use.
His work blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy, and mindfulness approaches. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical skills, and steps clients can use between meetings. He explains treatment options and involves people in planning so they know what to expect.
Tony has provided care in inpatient and outpatient settings over many years. That includes work with substance use programs, trauma treatment, forensic contexts, and court-related chemical dependency services. He draws on that variety to match techniques to what a person needs in the moment.
In sessions he may teach coping tools, look at unhelpful thinking patterns, practice emotional regulation skills, and address how relationships affect mood and behavior. He also works on problem areas such as impulsivity, anger, and isolation by focusing on concrete actions and choices.
Appointments are arranged through the site's matching and scheduling process. Sessions are conducted in English and follow the counselor's Florida LMHC credential. Prospective clients are asked to confirm the current session options before booking.
How sessions work
How CBT, DBT and EFT work for online care
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence. It teaches practical strategies for reducing anxiety, improving mood, and changing problem behaviors in day-to-day life.DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can help people manage intense feelings, reduce impulsive actions, and practice clearer boundaries in relationships.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding emotional responses in relationships and changing patterns that keep people stuck. It is useful for addressing intimacy-related problems and improving how people communicate about feelings.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and try different methods to see what helps. Decisions about which techniques to use are made together based on needs, preferences, and progress.
The original biography does not specify which online formats are offered. Please confirm current session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose quieter surroundings or lower-bandwidth options when that helps. Licensed professionals can use these options to focus on skill practice, thought work, and emotional regulation between sessions.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and related challenges such as codependency and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
He uses a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Existential ideas, and mindfulness. The focus is on practical skills, treatment planning, and active participation.
How much experience does he have?
He has 27 years of experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including substance use and forensic contexts.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) and practices from Florida.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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