Tony Byrd, LMHC

Florida · 27 years in practice

Tony Byrd is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 27 years of experience.

License and registration

LMHC, Florida: MH12081 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1821426768 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 27
Languages: English

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About Tony

Tony Byrd is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 27 years of experience. He uses clear, direct conversation to help people manage anxiety, depression, mood swings, and addiction. Tony focuses on practical steps and honest dialogue so clients can feel understood and move forward.

His work combines Existential therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness. He helps people name what matters to them, spot unhelpful patterns, and try different ways of responding.

Background and approach

Sessions are usually a mix of talking, learning new skills, and planning small experiments to change day-to-day life. Tony has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. That background includes substance abuse treatment, trauma care, and work with clients involved in the legal system.

He brings that experience into treatment plans that fit the person in front of him, not a one-size-fits-all approach. People come to him for many concerns, including stress, anger, bipolar disorder, relationship strain, grief, parenting pressures, and issues around gender or sexuality. He also addresses sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and difficulties with isolation or impulsivity.

Tony aims to make care collaborative. He explains options simply, sets realistic goals, and invites clients to take an active role in their progress. He offers sessions in English and practices in Florida as a FL LMHC.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Tony lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Antisocial personality
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Communication problems
Drug and alcohol addiction
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury

Approaches Tony names

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Online support

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Existential therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and face difficult life questions with honesty; it focuses on choice, meaning, and personal responsibility, which can be useful for grief, midlife changes, and chronic stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal communication, often helping those who struggle with impulsivity or intense emotions.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the person's needs, and adjust strategies together over time. Clients are invited to give feedback and to take an active role in choosing which techniques to keep using.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video is useful for full conversations and visual cues, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a brief check-in, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family routines while keeping the focus on practical change.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Tony help with?

Tony works with a wide range of issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, and self-esteem problems.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He blends Existential therapy with cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness, focusing on clear conversation, practical skills, and values-based decision making.

What experience does he bring to sessions?

He has 27 years of experience across inpatient and outpatient settings, including substance abuse treatment, trauma care, and work related to the legal system.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported in therapy?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

Work is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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