Thomas Slough , LPA

Thomas Slough has provided counseling for four decades, building a practice grounded in work with individuals, families, and survivors of abuse. He began his career at MHMR where he developed experience in both individual and family therapy, and later established a private practice focused on abuse and trauma, depression, anxiety, anger management, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Over the years he has assessed and treated more than 100 Vietnam veterans and 10 Desert Storm veterans for PTSD, and has worked with adult and child victims of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse.

In addition to his clinical caseload, he currently delivers counseling services within the local public school system, supporting students identified with an Emotional Disability, Autism, and Other Health Impairment. His clinical orientation emphasizes a cognitive-behavioral foundation - in other words he helps clients identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior - while also recognizing that emotional processing is sometimes essential for healing and forward movement. He believes that trust and clear communication form the core of effective therapy and that clients benefit when they feel someone is truly in their corner.

He holds the credential LPA, which stands for Licensed Psychological Associate, and brings personal perspective as a long-term spouse in a blended family. Married for 40 years to a Mexican-American partner, he has practical experience with multicultural issues and a lived understanding of parenting and grandparenting challenges faced by families today.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Thomas Slough

Thomas Slough uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies to change behaviors. CBT is often effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday coping challenges because it focuses on clear goals and skills that can be practiced between sessions. Trauma-Focused Therapy is another core element of his work and centers on processing traumatic memories and their emotional impact so individuals can reduce symptoms related to past abuse or post-traumatic stress and reclaim daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and he works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process helps tailor treatment to relationship, family, and trauma-related concerns while honoring the client’s pace and readiness.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to connect from different locations. These formats increase flexibility and accessibility, allowing clients to maintain continuity of care and use the communication mode that feels most comfortable for them.