NOTE: I only work on Fridays or Saturdays depending on the week. If we meet on a Friday one week then we will meet on a Saturday the following week. Some weekday times may become available in the future.
I have worked in a variety of settings including acute psychiatric hospitalization, residential substance abuse treatment, partial hospitalization program, intensive outpatient, and individual therapy. My experience has allowed me the opportunity to work with a multitude of populations with differing psychiatric diagnoses. I have experience working individuals with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, eating disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorder, LGBTQ+ community, substance abuse, and much more.
My approach is very person-centered and my focused is on the client's needs. I do not believe it is my place to tell people what they need to change, but rather, to help guide them to self-actualization so they can make change within themselves. I implement several therapeutic modalities to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I also make my best attempts at catering to each person's learning style and have an array of resources to meet each clients unique needs.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
ID LCSW LCSW-41285
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Thomas Childers. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
The time that I spent working with Thomas was very short, but it was not without its benefits.
Thomas is undoubtedly very intelligent and extremely passionate about his work assisting people. However, you wouldn't guess the level that he's playing on because his laid back demeanor and relaxed, friendly personality makes the therapy sessions easy to complete.
I'm definitely going to get on his schedule when I return to Better Help. Absolutely.
Written on Sep 10, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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Written on Aug 26, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Thomas is very good at communicating, providing tools and extremely good listener. Excited to continue working with him even though I've only been with him a month.
Written on Aug 15, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very kind and understanding. Gives constructive homework
Written on Feb 17, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have only been seeing Thomas for a few weeks and it has improved my life so much. He always makes sure we cover what I want to talk about in our sessions. He also sends a lot of helpful worksheets and videos. I would highly recommend him!
Written on Jan 27, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem
TJ has been amazing with me over the past several months! His advice is very helpful and he not only gives great advice, but actually listens to my needs and what I’m here to get help with! He understands that therapy isn’t cheap and helps to get the most out of every session we have together! I’ve always finished every session and felt to be in a better place mentally than previously. I would highly recommend TJ to any of my friends, family or colleagues!
Written on Jan 20, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd