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Anthony Mastroianni, LCSW

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationPennsylvania
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Addictions, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Anthony

Anthony Mastroianni is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with 25 years of post-master's experience. He works with adults facing mood and anxiety concerns, addictions and recovery, relationship conflict, trauma and family disruption, and related challenges such as codependency and parenting struggles.

Background and approach

His background includes early training at a university-affiliated psychiatric research institute focused on substance dependence and mood disorders, and extensive work with highly conflicted couples and people using aggression in relationships. Anthony draws from a broad range of psychotherapy methods in both individual and group settings, including cognitive-behavioral, dialectical, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based approaches.

He emphasizes a person-centered, non-judgmental stance that supports client choice and accountability while collaborating to set goals and develop practical skills. Having practiced in rural, urban, and island communities and worked with active duty personnel and veterans, he brings an appreciation for cultural context to his clinical work.

His practice concentrates on helping people navigate post-acute recovery from substance dependence, post-traumatic stress, mood disorders, complicated family histories, and the interpersonal conflicts that accompany those issues.

Integrating proven approaches into online care

Anthony often blends Internal Family Systems concepts with Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral methods to help clients understand inner parts, strengthen self-directed choices, and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Internal Family Systems (IFS) focuses on identifying and working with internal parts and their relationships to help reduce internal conflict and improve emotional regulation. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration to support clients' own capacity for change and decision-making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions to teach practical skills for managing anxiety, mood symptoms, and addictive behaviors.

Determining which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic work; the therapist will collaborate with each client to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences rather than applying a single technique. This collaborative process helps shape a plan that evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for scheduling and continuity of care across locations. These formats can make it easier to maintain regular sessions, practice skills between meetings, and access support when life or work routines make in-person visits difficult.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, parenting and anger, as well as ADHD and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
He uses a collaborative, person-centered style and integrates approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, DBT, existential and mindfulness-informed techniques to build skills and insight.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of post-master's clinical experience, including work in psychiatric research settings and extensive practice with couples, groups, and individuals.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed in Pennsylvania as an LCSW with license number PA LCSW CW021207 and maintains a practice serving clients in that region.
Does he work with non-English speakers or international clients?
He conducts therapy in English and does accept international clients for online work.
Which session formats are offered?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse

Also works with

Parenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Co-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English