Tony Byrd
Experienced LMHC using cognitive approaches
LMHC Florida
- Experience
- 27 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Languages
- English
About Tony
Tony Byrd is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 27 years of clinical experience who centers his work in cognitive and behavioral strategies to help clients change unhelpful patterns.
Background and approach
He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with other evidence-informed approaches to address concerns such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, substance use, ADHD, anger, and self-esteem difficulties. His practice emphasizes practical education and collaborative treatment planning so clients remain actively involved throughout their care.
With a background spanning inpatient and outpatient settings, Tony has worked in substance abuse programs, trauma-informed services, forensic contexts, and behavior modification for young people. That breadth informs his approach to complex presentations including co-morbidity, personality-related issues, grief, intimacy and relationship challenges, and concerns tied to gender identity and LGBT health.
Based in Florida, he offers therapeutic support focused on helping people build coping skills, improve communication, and navigate life transitions while drawing on a mix of therapeutic tools suited to each person’s needs.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care
Tony integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as core tools in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, while DBT provides skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness useful for intense emotions and impulsivity.He also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy when relationship patterns and attachment concerns are central to a client’s goals; EFT helps people explore emotional experiences and strengthen connection and understanding in close relationships. These methods are described and adapted collaboratively so clients understand what each approach involves and why a particular combination may suit their needs.
Online therapy with Tony uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer practical flexibility. This range of formats makes it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access therapeutic support from different settings while working together to determine the most helpful approach for each person.
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Experience
27+ years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English