Therapist profile
Anthonie Etienne, LMFT
Washington
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Anger and Relationships
Continue with AnthonieKey details
- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Washington / LF61658464
- NPI1023428117
- Experience12 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationWashington
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness tools
- Solution-focused work
About Anthonie
Anthonie Etienne is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Washington with 12 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family strains, anger, and depression. He also focuses on issues such as attachment, communication problems, fatherhood concerns, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
He integrates practical methods into sessions, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to address thoughts, reactions, and day-to-day choices. Sessions emphasize listening, identifying patterns that fuel anger or resentment, and trying small, repeatable changes that reduce tension. He uses language and examples many people find easy to apply between meetings.
His background includes pastoral counseling and ministry work, which inform his approach to values, meaning, and character development. He frames work on anger and impulse control alongside topics like forgiveness, guilt, and personal responsibility without promising quick fixes. The focus stays on steady, concrete steps rather than abstract promises.
In sessions he aims to help people rebuild stability in relationships and daily life. Work often covers communication skills, setting boundaries, and repairing trust after conflicts. He encourages clients to practice new responses in real situations and to review what changes are helping.
People who choose him should expect a direct, practical style that connects therapeutic tools to everyday problems. Sessions begin with current concerns, then move to strategies and small experiments to try between meetings. The process is collaborative and goal focused.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Mindfulness Therapy here focuses on simple attention and breathing practices that help lower immediate arousal and build steadier responses. It’s useful for slowing down when anger feels sudden and for noticing bodily signs before reacting.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In practice this means spotting thought patterns that escalate anger, testing alternative interpretations, and trying behavioral experiments to see what helps in daily life.
Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes practical change and short-term goals. Sessions often identify small, achievable steps to reduce conflict or improve communication, then check what worked at the next meeting.
Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which approaches fit their goals, preferences, and everyday demands. The plan can be adjusted as progress and needs become clearer.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session offerings before booking. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy life by removing commute time, allowing shorter check-ins around a workday, or letting someone choose a quieter moment at home. These practical benefits make it easier to practice new skills between sessions and keep momentum going.
Areas of focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues are addressed here?
He works with anger linked to stress, relationship conflict, family tension, impulsivity, and resentment. Additional concerns include jealousy, shame, and issues tied to fatherhood and blended families.
How would he approach my temper or quick reactions?
The approach uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify triggers, shift unhelpful thoughts, and practice small behavioral changes. Sessions focus on concrete steps to reduce reactivity.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience working with individuals and families on relationship, mood, and behavioral concerns. That background includes pastoral counseling alongside therapeutic practice.
What credential and location information should I know?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Washington. Sessions are offered from that location.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not accepted at this time; work is focused within the stated region.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What do I do to begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session to get started.
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