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Anthony Kleinhans

Therapist · Arizona

Anthony Kleinhans, LPC, LPCC

Compassionate guidance for life transitions

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  • Experienced counselor
  • Practical strategies
  • Spiritual perspective

About Anthony

Anthony Kleinhans is a licensed counselor with 20 years of experience based in Arizona. He brings steady, practical support to people facing emotional and life transitions. He combines attentive listening with goal-focused work to help clients gain clarity and direction.

He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and addiction issues. He also works with people coping with chronic pain, illness, caregiving strain, and the challenges of aging. Parenting, fatherhood concerns, ADHD, and career stress are other areas he addresses.

Anthony uses a mix of methods to match the person in front of him rather than a single fixed style. He draws on client-centered techniques to create a respectful space and cognitive behavioral tools to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness and narrative approaches are used to help people notice patterns and reframe personal stories.

His background includes work with men navigating midlife transitions and adults managing family dynamics and workplace pressure. He also brings a Christian counseling perspective for clients who wish to include spiritual themes in their work on purpose, forgiveness, guilt, and meaning.

Sessions aim to balance insight with practical steps. Anthony helps people set realistic goals, try small changes between meetings, and track progress. Prospective clients should use the site matching process to schedule a first appointment and confirm current session options before booking.

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

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects feelings, and helps people feel heard while they sort out next steps.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and actions affect mood. It involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small behavioral changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression.

Mindfulness methods teach simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These techniques can help with stress, chronic pain, and coping during life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Expect the plan to be adjusted over time as progress is reviewed.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and focus so therapy fits around work, caregiving, or medical appointments rather than replacing them.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does he help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and addiction. He also addresses caregiving stress, chronic illness, parenting and career pressures.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His style blends attentive listening with practical tools. Sessions mix client-centered listening, cognitive techniques, mindfulness, and narrative work to match each person's needs.

How much experience does he have?

He has 20 years of counseling experience working with adults on life transitions, family dynamics, and long-term challenges like addiction and chronic health issues.

What credentials and location apply to his practice?

He holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Arizona under those designations.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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