I am licensed in California with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia
CA LMFT 37978
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Thomas is an amazing therapist that makes you feel comfortable and helps you. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a gentle person that is knowledgeable.
Written on Oct 17, 2024 after therapy with Thomas for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Thomas Pugel (Tom) has changed my life. He introduced me to EMDR therapy and has guided me every step of the way. He told me it would work and IT DID! And there's more healing to come because we're not even done yet. The work is hard because you have to allow deep and strong feelings to emerge in order to be able to work with them. If you are open and honest about how you feel the EMDR sessions are 100% worth it. I have felt peace in my body and mind in ways I never knew I needed. I just knew something was "wrong." Well that "wrong" now feels healed. I am very motivated to keep going on this healing journey with Tom because he checks in and asks if I need to slow down or keep going. He is courteous and listens but also offers insights that challenge me to think of things from different perspectives. Thank you Tom! You are most appreciated!
Written on Aug 17, 2024 after therapy with Thomas for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Thomas is easy to talk to. I’ve tried 3 therapist so far and Thomas is the one I’ve felt most comfortable with.
Written on Jul 09, 2024 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Nice and knowledgeable. Great therapist
Written on Jun 01, 2024 after therapy with Thomas for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Great Listener
Written on May 27, 2024 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Great therapist
Written on May 24, 2024 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, and self esteem