Therapist profile
Anthony Meekins, LCMHC
North Carolina
Licensed counselor - Anger and relationships
Continue with AnthonyKey details
- CredentialsLCMHC
- LicenseLCMHC, North Carolina / 3786
- NPI1295898526
- Experience27 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Anger management help
- Grief and trauma
About Anthony
Anthony Meekins is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 27 years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief and anger. He also addresses related concerns such as caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and fatherhood issues.
Anthony keeps sessions straightforward and direct. He encourages people to talk through current problems and to notice patterns that feed frustration and resentment. Conversations focus on concrete steps clients can try between sessions. He avoids jargon and explains ideas in simple terms so they can be used right away.
His approach balances listening with practical guidance. He helps people name triggers, practice short skills to reduce escalation, and plan responses that fit daily life. For those carrying loss or trauma, he helps them slowly make sense of what happened and how it affects present reactions.
Anthony also works with men and young adults on issues of identity, purpose, and cultural stress. He addresses situations involving prejudice, domestic violence history, and post-traumatic stress with attention to safety and pacing. He supports caregivers and people facing end-of-life decisions by focusing on coping strategies that reduce overwhelm.
People who choose to work with Anthony can expect a pragmatic style that values clear goals and small experiments. To begin, readers are encouraged to use the site process to match and schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
Approaches in online sessions and practical fit
Anthony uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on helping people manage strong emotions and change unhelpful patterns. One approach he uses centers on skills training for emotion regulation - teaching short exercises and coping moves that interrupt escalation and help reduce anger and anxiety in the moment. This approach is useful for work stress, snapping at loved ones, and sudden flare-ups.Another common element is trauma-informed pacing and processing. This means working slowly to understand how past experiences affect current reactions and choosing steps that feel manageable. That approach helps with grief, post-traumatic stress, and relationship wounds without rushing the process.
Deciding which techniques to use is collaborative. He will discuss goals, try options, and adjust methods based on what fits the client's needs and preferences. The aim is to find realistic strategies that actually get used between sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-in appointments, or make scheduling around work and caregiving simpler. Licensed professionals often find this flexibility helps maintain regular practice of skills learned in sessions.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger as listed in his profile.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses a direct, practical style that combines listening with concrete steps and short skills clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 27 years of professional experience working in counseling and related settings.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is an LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) licensed in North Carolina.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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