Anthony Wrifford, LISW-CP
Calm, practical support for daily challenges
Explore online therapy optionsWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
How Anthony works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LISW-CP
- Licensed in
- South Carolina
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Anthony
Anthony Wrifford is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) practicing in South Carolina. He brings 25 years of professional experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, relationships, family tensions, parenting concerns, and issues like anger and grief. He emphasizes practical support and steady guidance for people who want change.
Anthony frames clients as the experts on their own lives. He listens for strengths and patterns, then helps people try small, manageable steps that can shift everyday struggles.
Background and approach
He encourages realistic goals and clearer communication rather than quick fixes. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what can change next. Anthony offers direct, calm feedback and helps people build coping skills for anxiety, mood concerns, and anger.
He also supports those dealing with trauma, identity questions, and complicated family roles. He works in plain language and uses concrete strategies. Conversations often include problem-solving, practicing new responses, and planning for real-life situations like parenting challenges or workplace stress.
He values steady progress over dramatic promises. Anthony also addresses longer-term patterns such as codependency, avoidance, or difficulties with intimacy. He can help people manage impulsivity, forgive past harms, and rebuild trust with others.
His approach aims to make daily life feel more manageable and purposeful.
What Anthony works with
Everything Anthony lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Anthony's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches for Anger and Emotional Regulation Online
Anthony draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful reactions and building new coping skills. One common approach helps people notice triggers, pause before reacting, and practice alternative responses; it is useful for anger, impulsivity, and relationship conflicts. Another approach concentrates on managing stress and anxiety through practical routines, breathing or grounding practices, and step-by-step behavior changes to reduce overwhelm.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Anthony collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, comfort level, and daily life. He checks in about what feels helpful and adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video lets you read nonverbal cues and practice conversations; phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging support quick reflections, brief coaching between sessions, and flexible communication during busy weeks. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, parenting, and everyday demands.
Questions people ask about Anthony
What concerns does Anthony commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and family problems, parenting issues, grief, trauma and identity concerns.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses straightforward, practical conversations that focus on strengths and small behavior changes. Sessions emphasize clearer communication and coping skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional work experience in social work and clinical practice in South Carolina.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds the credential LISW-CP and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, filling out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.