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Anthony Kleinhans

Anthony Kleinhans, LPC, LPCC

Therapist · Arizona · 20+ years of experience

Experienced counselor for life transitions

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At a glance

Listed location
Arizona
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
LPC, LPCC
Languages
English
License (Minnesota)
LPCC · No. 00058
License (Arizona)
LPC · No. LPC-23484
NPI
1629732771

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  • Faith-aware approach
  • Aging and geriatric focus
  • Practical coping strategies

About Anthony

Anthony Kleinhans is a licensed counselor with more than 20 years of experience in Arizona. He combines practical support with a respectful, faith-aware outlook to help people facing emotional and relational strain. His work often focuses on depression, anxiety, stress, addiction, and life transitions that come with aging and midlife change.

Clients can expect straightforward conversations that aim to clarify problems and outline doable next steps. He pays attention to spiritual concerns when clients want that included, and he helps people address guilt, forgiveness, and questions of life purpose. The tone is calm and direct, with room for practical coping strategies.

Anthony uses a mix of talking-based methods to fit different needs. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s lead and build trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps break unhelpful thinking patterns, and Mindfulness techniques support stress management and grounding.

He also works with relationship and family concerns by focusing on communication habits and boundaries. Anthony offers support for caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and the social isolation that can come with getting older. He pays attention to men’s issues and fatherhood themes when those are part of a client’s story.

Sessions aim to help people develop resilience, clearer priorities, and small, measurable changes. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to availability. The intake helps match goals to a practical plan for therapy.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesGriefDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Minnesota, Arizona

Languages

English

How Anthony Uses Talk Therapy and Mindfulness Online

Anthony often blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness techniques to address common problems like anxiety, depression, life transitions, and caregiver stress. Client-Centered Therapy means the conversation follows the client’s concerns and pace, which can help build trust and clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to manage stress and increase calm.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Anthony works with clients to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. He adjusts techniques over time based on what’s working and what isn’t, so the plan stays practical and client-driven.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing sessions during lunch breaks or between commitments. It also supports steady progress through shorter check-ins or regular weekly meetings, depending on what the client and therapist agree will help most.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Anthony address?

He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship difficulties, and parenting challenges. He also focuses on aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and men’s concerns.

What is his therapy style like?

The approach is conversational and goal-oriented, with room for spiritual themes when clients want that included. Sessions blend listening, skill practice, and working toward small, realistic changes.

How much experience does he have?

Anthony has twenty years of counseling experience working with adults through life transitions, mental health concerns, and relationship stressors.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Arizona. The listed credentials are AZ LPC and MN LPCC.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. He does accept international clients.

Which session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person, phone, or video meetings are offered.

How is cost handled for therapy?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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