Anthony Nathal , LISW, LCSW

Anthony Nathal is an Ohio-licensed social worker who brings five years of professional experience to his clinical practice. He holds LISW and LCSW credentials - LISW indicates a Licensed Independent Social Worker and LCSW denotes a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and focuses his work on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions while supporting growth in self-esteem and confidence.

He offers affirming care for LGBT clients and attends to related concerns such as sexuality, attachment and codependency, and multicultural issues. Anthony also works with individuals facing veteran and armed forces challenges, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and struggles around life purpose and self-love. His approach centers on recognizing each person as the expert of their own story and building on existing strengths to navigate difficult changes.

Anthony emphasizes practical tools and collaborative goal-setting so clients can make meaningful progress on what matters most to them. He acknowledges that beginning therapy requires courage and seeks to create a respectful, motivating environment that supports clients as they take steps toward recovery, improved coping, and greater well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Anthony uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is goal-oriented and practical, and it can be especially useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and patterns that maintain addiction.

He also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy, which teaches simple attention and acceptance practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. Mindfulness can support those coping with anxiety, cravings, trauma-related symptoms, and low self-esteem.

Motivational Interviewing is another approach Anthony draws on when motivation feels mixed or change feels difficult. This conversational, client-centered method helps people clarify their values and strengthen their commitment to change, which is often relevant for substance use concerns and life-direction work.

Choosing the right method is part of the therapeutic process - Anthony works collaboratively with each person to match approaches to their needs, goals, and preferences. He and the client regularly review progress and adjust strategies as work unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or long-distance circumstances. These options expand access to licensed professionals and allow clients to continue consistent, regular work toward their goals.