I have been providing counseling for the past 40 years. I began my career at MHMR, gaining experience in individual and family therapy. I moved on to private practice focusing on abuse issues and trauma, depression, anxiety, anger management and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I have seen over 100 Vietnam Veterans and 10 Desert Storm Veterans for diagnosis and treatment of PTSD. I have also worked with adult and child victims of physical/sexual/emotional abuse. I currently provide counseling services to the local public school system, working with students with an Emotional Disability, Autism and Other Health Impairment (OHI).
My approach to counseling is based on trust and communication. Without a healthy therapeutic relationship, counseling is usually non-effective. I believe, broadly, in a Cognitive-Behavioral approach. However, processing of emotional issues is sometimes necessary for an individual to move forward in their life. I have found that clients do best when they see that someone is "in their corner."
I have been married for 40 years and have a blended family. My wife is Mexican-American, so I have experience in multi-cultural issues. As a parent and grandparent, I am aware of the tremendous issues facing parents of today.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and veterans issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sexual assault and abuse, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy
TX LPA 12487
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In short words, he’s beyond amazing, always listens to me and validates me. I couldn’t have had a better therapist. I highly recommend him, specially if you’re looking for someone with experience and who actually listens to you, and has something to share. God bless his soul for being the person I needed during my time of need.
Written on Apr 19, 2024 after therapy with Thomas for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes
Extremely easy to talk to and is a kind understanding person
Written on Jan 27, 2024 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Thank you for listening
Written on Nov 02, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have been in counseling with Thomas Slough for about 7 months now. He is a fantastic counselor and has helped me immensely.
Written on Oct 30, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Very attentive to detail
Written on Jul 06, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 1 month
Thomas is so easy to talk to and he has helped me navigate so many different things
Written on Jun 30, 2022 after therapy with Thomas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd