- Strengths-based approach
- Practical tools
- Evening appointments
About Tommy
Tommy describes clients as the experts in their own stories and aims to build on individual strengths. He uses straightforward conversations to challenge unhelpful thoughts and habits and to increase motivation and confidence. Sessions are offered in English and scheduled during day and evening hours Monday through Thursday.
In the room he combines practical tools with reflective listening. He draws from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to help people notice patterns and try new responses. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy also inform his work when emotion regulation and relational issues are central.
His background includes many years of social work roles and time working within the legal system. That experience contributes to a familiarity with complex life stressors and systems that affect day-to-day functioning. Tommy encourages small, measurable steps so progress feels manageable.
To begin, readers are invited to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Washington, New Mexico
Languages
English
How Tommy’s Approaches Fit Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them and commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental relationship and listening so people can lead the direction of change and build confidence.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tommy will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then collaborate to select techniques that feel useful. The plan can change over time as needs shift or as certain methods prove more helpful in practice.
Because the biography does not list specific online formats, confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow evening appointments that match work and family rhythms. Some formats also let people choose shorter check-ins or audio-only sessions that need less bandwidth. Talk with the therapist about which arrangement best fits daily life and communication preferences.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Tommy supports people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating and sleeping problems, career changes, and compassion fatigue.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
The style is conversational and strengths-focused. Sessions mix practical skills training with reflective listening to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
How much experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has ten years of recent professional counseling experience, plus additional social work roles going back to 1987.
What credentials and location are listed?
Tommy holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in New Mexico, with past licensure activity in Washington state noted in his background.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography lists sessions during day and evening hours Monday through Thursday. Confirm current session format options before booking to be sure they meet your needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.