Thomas "Tom" Wissert , LPC

Thomas "Tom" Wissert is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama who focuses on anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship concerns. He has worked extensively with individuals and couples facing communication challenges, parenting conflicts, and intimacy issues, and he brings practical methods to help people shift unhelpful thinking and behavior.

Tom integrates Motivational Interviewing and active listening into his work to help clients gain perspective and identify patterns that contribute to their distress. He also uses a cognitive behavioral approach alongside person-centered techniques and offers support informed by his Christian faith when clients wish to include spiritual themes. Being a strong listener is a core strength he describes as a spiritual gift, and he often uses what clients share to uncover underlying issues that can lead to meaningful change.

Accessible and responsive, Tom aims to return messages within 24 hours and typically checks communications throughout the day, making a point to respond before leaving the office. He combines practical coaching skills with therapy tools to address a wide range of concerns, including trauma, addiction, grief, parenting, career questions, and mood disorders, tailoring his approach to each person and relationship he works with.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Thomas "Tom" Wissert uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients explore values, deepen relational patterns, and change unhelpful thoughts. ACT focuses on helping people accept difficult feelings while committing to actions that align with personal values - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationship patterns influence current connections and can be especially helpful for commitment issues, codependency, and intimacy concerns. CBT is a practical approach that identifies and modifies negative thought and behavior cycles to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and panic.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Thomas "Tom" Wissert works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors interventions and adjusts strategies over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual or couple.

Online sessions offer flexibility and access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage in therapy from home or other convenient locations. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and receive consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists when in-person visits are not possible.