Hello. I'm so glad you found me! I believe everything happens for a reason (no such thing as coincidences- Romans 8:28). I have experience in helping clients coping with addictions, parenting issues, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Florida) with years of professional social work experience.
You are the expert of your story! You possess many strengths/skills/gifts inherent to overcoming your current challenges. It takes courage to seek help as you pursue having a more fulfilling, satisfying & joyful life.
Thank you for your trust & confidence allowing me to take this journey with you. I will assist you with implementing the necessary steps to successfully achieve your self-identified therapy goals & objectives. I am here to support & empower you on your voyage quest to be that person you've been striving to become & make these essential changes. As your therapist, I pledge to create a safe, welcoming & supportive counseling environment for you to express your fears, concerns, successes, life goals & future ambitions. Let's get to work!
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Compassion fatigue, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Sex addiction, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
FL LCSW SW20093
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Amazing! Thomas acknowledges me and my concerns and gets involved in my personal interest and makes it easier for me to open up.. his approach is phenomenal to the point it doesn’t feel like traditional therapy. 10/10 recommend!
Written on Oct 22, 2024 after therapy with Thomas for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and adhd
Thomas is a wonderful and empathetic therapist and I greatly value his help and expertise.
Written on Jul 10, 2024 after therapy with Thomas for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Great guy
Written on May 06, 2024 after therapy with Thomas for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Thomas is great, a first class listener! I drilled into my problems, found solutions, and implemented changes. Thomas listened to it all. Exactly like a good therapist does.
Written on Jan 13, 2024 after therapy with Thomas for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Thomas is great. It always feels like a conversation with someone I have known for a long time.
Written on Oct 30, 2023 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd
Provides insight to issues and give constructive criticism when needed. Listens well, drives the conversation smoothly to help identify my issues I might not otherwise have been able to do.
Written on Oct 20, 2023 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue