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Anthony Leite

Guided, practical therapy for real-life change

LMHC Hawaii

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Anthony

Anthony Leite is an LMHC with ten years of experience who blends practical, evidence-informed strategies with a person-centered stance to help clients build clearer paths forward. He emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and skills-based approaches to identify strengths, address unhelpful patterns, and create realistic plans for change.

Background and approach

Anthony frames work around concrete goals such as managing stress and anxiety, improving relationships, coping with life transitions, and addressing addictions or trauma. He approaches each person without judgment and with flexibility, tailoring interventions to individual circumstances and preferences.

His practice includes support for grief, intimacy-related concerns, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, career issues, compassion fatigue, and LGBTQ issues. Anthony enjoys collaborating with people to clarify who they want to be, pinpoint obstacles, and develop step-by-step strategies that leverage existing strengths.

Clients can expect a supportive environment that balances practical skill-building with compassionate listening and motivational techniques. Based in Hawaii, he brings a solutions-oriented focus while remaining open to creative, individualized methods that fit each client’s goals and lifestyle.

Practical therapy approaches for online care

Anthony blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and DBT-informed strategies to support change in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and sleep disruption through clear skill practice. Client-centered work emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping people explore values and priorities while feeling heard. DBT-informed techniques add practical skills for regulating emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness when emotions feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Anthony works collaboratively to match methods to each person’s goals, needs, and preferences. He combines structured skill-building with open-ended exploration so clients can test what works and adjust over time rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for practicing new skills and discussing sensitive topics.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, and ADHD.
What therapeutic approaches does he use?
He uses client-centered methods alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT skills, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to tailor care to each person.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings ten years of experience in mental health practice, applying a mix of evidence-informed strategies and individualized planning.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMHC with the credential listed as HI LMHC MHC-803 and practices from Hawaii.
Can he work with clients who live outside the country?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people in other locations.
Which session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Hawaii

Languages

English