About the Therapist

Your guide, support, and advocate through life’s strongest storms.

Meet Lydia Anthony, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor #85822
Founder | Owner | Therapist

Professional portrait photo of Lydia Anthony, LPC, providing online therapy for adults in Texas and Vermont.

Welcome! I am glad to have you here.

My practice is informed by 5 years of working diverse roles in the mental health field—from inpatient to outpatient, teens to adults, individual to group therapy, and case management to crisis work.

My practice is also shaped by my own life experiences, which taught me that you can find transformation, healing, and growth even within your own personal storms. I started Rejoice in the Rain Counseling to help you discover that hope for yourself.

See More About Me!

- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) #85822 | TX
- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor w/ Interim Telehealth Registration #068.0136050TELE | VT
- MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2020 from St. Mary’s University
- BA in Psychology, 2018 from Texas Lutheran University
- Led inpatient and outpatient group therapy for teens, adults, military personnel, and individuals with substance use disorders and severe/chronic mental illness.
- Delivered crisis management, stabilization, care coordination, and case management across inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Developed and implemented group therapy curricula.
- Certified Crisis Text Line Counselor; volunteered nationally.
- Experience in community and online mental health services.
- Provided individual therapy for adults addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationships, and work-related concerns.
- Mentorship and advocacy for at-risk youth through Communities in Schools and Big Brothers Big Sisters.
- Advocacy and support for nursing home and assisted living residents.
Mental Health Conditions
- Depression, Mood
- Anxiety, Panic Attacks
- Bipolar Disorder
- Schizophrenia Spectrum
- Trauma (Acute, PTSD)
Grief Counseling
- Sudden Loss
- Long-Term Grief
- Complex Grief
Health Management Coping
- Insomnia, Sleep Issues
- Disabilities
- Chronic Illness, Pain
- Neurological Conditions
  - Strokes, TBIs, Migraines, etc.
- Injuries (Occupational, Personal)
Inter/Personal Success
- Communication, Boundaries
- Healthy Relationships
- School, Work Performance
- Life Transitions
- Identity Exploration
- Self-Esteem, Confidence
- Traditional Psychotherapy
- Grief Counseling
- Psychosocial Rehabilitation
- Trauma-Informed Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Exposure-Response Prevention Therapy (ERP)
- Existential Therapy

Our Core Values

EMPATHY

Truly seeing and hearing you in a caring, compassionate space.
SAFETY

A judgment-free, respectful environment for all backgrounds and identities.
TRUST

Integrity and dedication so you feel comfortable sharing your experiences.
EMPOWERMENT

Recognizing your strengths and building confidence through life’s ups and downs.

Our Holistic Care Model

See how our Holistic Care Model can help you improve your mental health, well-being, and overall quality of life. Your care is comprehensive, collaborative, and client-focused.

Some challenges can be complex, severe, or long-term. One of my specialties is offering clear, step-by-step guidance for those who need more structure than traditional “talk” therapy. This approach provides safety, stability, and consistency in the therapeutic journey.
We work together to create new “systems” in your life that lead to real, lasting change. This 3-step framework includes:
- Clarifying your goals and designing a customized treatment plan.
- Exploring how your thoughts, emotions, actions, relationships, and circumstances influence your experiences—negative, positive, and everything in-between.
- Building a toolbox of strategies for symptom relief, coping, social support, communication, boundaries, and other skills you need to thrive.
Many individuals struggle with broader systemic issues that impact their mental health, such as financial stress, healthcare access, or navigating accommodations, disability paperwork, or unemployment. Our approach builds case management into therapy, which connects you to the right resources and walks you through how to use them. As a result, you can focus on YOU again without feeling overwhelmed.
Stress and trauma affect not just your mind but also your body (for example, constantly feeling on edge and alert, aches or pain without a clear medical cause, or even contributing to chronic or autoimmune conditions). I use somatic techniques to help you notice these reactions, reduce tension, and respond in calmer, healthier ways. Over time, these skills help you feel more grounded and capable in everyday life.
Healing isn’t one-size-fits-all, and I recognize that. I work with you to explore creative strategies that fit your personality, goals, and lifestyle, making therapy feel practical, authentic, and effective. I also recognize and validate experiences that feel isolating, unexplainable, or hard to share—without labeling or pathologizing you.