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Antonio Ellzey, Sr.

Compassionate CBT-informed counselor focused on practical change

LCPC Illinois

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

Antonio Ellzey, Sr. brings a client-centered, integrative approach grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to his work with individuals, couples, and families. He emphasizes practical strategies that shift unhelpful thinking and strengthen emotional regulation, while also drawing on psychodynamic insight to explore how past experiences shape present patterns.

Background and approach

With 22 years of experience and a focus on areas such as stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, depression, addictions, trauma, intimacy issues, and ADHD, he aims to help clients regain energy for life and develop tools for managing intense emotions.

Antonio holds an LCPC and completed undergraduate and graduate studies in counseling at Eastern Illinois University; he is also a National Certified Counselor and has pursued doctoral studies in Counselor Education and Supervision. His practice style prioritizes genuineness, empathy, and positive regard, and he often integrates mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques alongside CBT and psychodynamic work.

Based in Illinois, he offers a collaborative, strengths-based approach that helps people increase self-understanding, improve relationships, and navigate major life changes.

Practical approaches for online therapy and meaningful change

Antonio frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and develop new coping behaviors; this approach is often applied to stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and mood concerns. He also incorporates Client-Centered Therapy, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental stance that encourages self-exploration and helps clients find their own solutions. Mindfulness Therapy appears in his work as a tool to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can be useful for emotional regulation and stress management.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. He works with clients to determine which combination of methods best fits their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and adapts strategies over time based on progress and feedback.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care and access therapeutic support from home or other locations, while allowing the therapist and client to focus on practical skills, insight, and relationship work across sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career matters, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What therapeutic approaches does he use in sessions?
He integrates client-centered methods with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic techniques to tailor treatment to each client’s needs.
How long has he been practicing counseling?
He brings 22 years of clinical experience to his practice, drawing on long-term work with individuals, couples, and families to address emotional and relational difficulties.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LCPC licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCPC 180.009728 and practices from Illinois.
Does he work with clients in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does he offer for online work?
He provides several remote options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies by 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 with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English