Tommy Pool , LPC

Tommy Pool is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 30 years of clinical experience. He works with adolescents and adults ages 13 and above, supporting people through stress and anxiety, chemical and process addictions, relationship and family conflicts, grief, trauma, parenting challenges, and related concerns. His approach centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings honestly and at their own pace.

Across three decades of practice, he has combined evidence-informed methods with empathic listening to help clients build coping skills, improve communication, and address patterns that interfere with well-being. Tommy emphasizes collaboration, inviting clients to set goals and participate actively in the therapeutic process. He recognizes that beginning therapy often requires courage and aims to make the initial steps toward help feel understandable and supported.

As an LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor - he draws on a range of clinical approaches to tailor work to each person s needs, focusing on practical strategies and relational understanding to foster change and resilience.

Clinical Approaches and Online Care with Tommy Pool

Tommy Pool integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide work in online sessions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and reflecting the client s experience to help people feel heard and supported; it is useful for building self-understanding and strengthening the therapeutic relationship. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.

Selection of the right approach is collaborative. Tommy works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, adjusting methods over time so care remains responsive to changing needs.

Online therapy accommodates multiple formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time. For many people, these options increase flexibility and help integrate therapy into daily life while maintaining consistent contact with a licensed professional or therapist who can support progress.