Anthony Skerritt , LMHC

Anthony Skerritt is a licensed mental health counselor based in New York who brings four years of clinical experience to his work with young adults and adults. He earned a master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Mercy College and holds the LMHC credential - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - which reflects his professional training and state licensure.

His practice emphasizes evidence-based techniques tailored to each person’s needs. He prioritizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for its practical tools to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and he uses Motivational Interviewing to support clients as they explore ambivalence and build readiness for change. He also draws on solution-focused strategies to highlight strengths and workable solutions, while employing a first-person, empathetic stance that centers active listening and genuine connection.

Anthony works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, parenting, anger, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. He is committed to adapting approaches to each client’s circumstances, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental environment that helps people move toward meaningful goals and practical improvements in daily life.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online

Anthony integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered principles into online work to address a wide range of concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, non-confrontational way to explore ambivalence and build internal motivation for change, often useful for addictions and readiness-related challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and adapting to each person’s pace, helping clients feel heard and supported as they work through emotional and relational issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Anthony works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques match their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting methods as progress and needs evolve. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels useful and personally relevant.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility - meetings can occur by video call or phone, and shorter conversations can happen via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity through life changes, and access licensed professionals from wherever the client is located within the therapist's service area.