Thomas Smith , LCSW

Thomas Smith is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) who offers individualized care across a range of clinical settings. He draws from multiple treatment modalities and partners with each person to identify the approaches that best fit their needs. Thomas has experience providing individual, group, and family counseling and has worked with military members and their families, veterans, people with serious mental health conditions, individuals facing substance use disorders, chronically ill patients, adolescents, and families. He brings focused training in trauma treatment modalities, family violence, mood disorders, and interpersonal effectiveness to his work, guiding clients through complex emotional and relational challenges.

Thomas emphasizes a collaborative process, helping clients set goals and select strategies that align with their values and circumstances. He integrates evidence-informed techniques to address issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, and coping with life changes. Throughout his practice he aims to create a respectful, compassionate environment where people can explore patterns, build skills, and move toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Thomas Smith incorporates several evidence-informed approaches in online work, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. EMDR focuses on processing distressing memories and the emotions tied to them, and it is commonly used for trauma-related symptoms. Narrative Therapy invites clients to explore the stories they tell about their lives, separating the person from the problem and opening new possibilities for meaning and change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Thomas works with each person to understand their goals, history, and preferences, and together they decide which techniques or combination of methods will best support progress. This partnership helps tailor sessions to the individual rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy with Thomas is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, during breaks, or while traveling, and support continuity of care when in-person appointments are difficult to arrange.