Anthony Mastroianni

Anthony Mastroianni is a clinical social worker licensed in Pennsylvania with more than 25 years of post-master’s clinical experience. His earliest training took place at a university-affiliated psychiatric research institute where he focused on developing and applying therapies for substance dependence and mood disorders.

He subsequently emphasized family therapy interventions, working with highly conflicted couples and assisting people who use aggression or violence in relationships. He is well trained in both individual and group psychotherapy and draws on psychodynamic, cognitive-based, dialectical, and relaxation-meditative approaches to support increased mindfulness.

Having lived and worked in rural, urban, and island communities, he brings experience with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and values how cultural experience shapes individual lives. He has also worked with active duty service members and military veterans.

His current practice concentrates on treating problems of mood and anxiety, post-traumatic stress, post-acute recovery from substance dependence, individuals with histories of family disruption and codependency, and highly conflicted relationships with or without intimate partner violence.

Anthony practices in a person-centered, non-judgmental manner, grounded in a belief that clients are capable of finding solutions to life’s difficult issues. He emphasizes individual freedom of choice in pursuing those solutions and personal accountability for the outcomes of those choices. Working collaboratively, he and the client identify goals, explore options that move the client toward those goals, and develop the knowledge and skills necessary for success.

He views the discomforts and difficulties people encounter as part of life’s larger fabric and believes that resolving those challenges can lead to better self-management and a more fulfilling, rewarding life.