Anthony "T.J" Cedeno, LICSW

Anthony "T.J" Cedeno is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and life changes. He has seven years of professional experience and speaks English. He works with people who are dealing with depression, motivation struggles, concentration concerns, and issues related to attention and focus. He also lists jealousy among his focus areas. For a decade he has worked closely with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, and that background shapes his practical, straightforward style. He centers the person in the room and treats them as the expert in their own life. Sessions focus on identifying strengths, building confidence, and finding concrete steps forward. His approach favors clear goals and small, achievable changes. He supports clients through problem-solving, teaching simple strategies for managing anxiety, improving concentration, and coping with chronic pain or illness when relevant. He often helps people untangle communication problems, impulsivity, and control issues so everyday life feels more manageable. Anthony emphasizes collaboration and steady progress rather than quick fixes. He aims to empower people to make choices that match their values and long-term goals. He encourages practical skill-building for social anxiety, panic symptoms, and obsessive thoughts when these come up in sessions. People who want a direct, supportive therapist who focuses on real-world coping strategies may find his style helpful. To begin, readers should use the site’s continue button on this profile and follow the matching steps to schedule according to therapist availability.

Approaches that guide remote work and care

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are the foundation of his practice, focusing on clear, practical methods that help with anxiety and attention challenges. One approach emphasizes breaking problems into small, manageable steps to reduce overwhelm and build confidence; this helps with panic symptoms, social anxiety, and low mood. Another approach centers on skill-building for attention and concentration, teaching routines and strategies that support focus and reduce impulsivity. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He checks in about what helps and adjusts strategies as progress is made. The description of session formats was not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can use breaks or evenings more easily. They also allow practicing techniques in everyday settings and reviewing progress between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and routines so skills translate to day-to-day life.