- Thoughts and habits
- Practical strategies
- Longstanding experience
About Tommy
Tommy Pool is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 30 years of experience. He focuses on helping people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits that keep stress and anxiety active. He aims to make the first step easier by matching practical strategies to each person's situation.
Together he and the client create an open space to talk about thoughts and feelings without judgment. Sessions move at a steady pace and focus on what feels most urgent, whether that is managing worry, addressing addiction patterns, or navigating a difficult relationship. Tommy uses straightforward tools rather than labels, so people leave sessions with clear next steps.
His background includes decades of clinical work in Texas and a track record supporting people through major life changes. That experience informs a practical style that blends listening with guided exercises. He draws on several therapy approaches to fit what each person needs.
Common issues he addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and substance-related problems. He also helps with parenting strain, intimacy issues, anger, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Tommy pays attention to patterns such as attachment, codependency, and control issues.
The intake process begins with signing up and completing a short matching questionnaire. From there a plan is shaped around personal goals and daily routines. He encourages small, sustainable changes so progress can be tracked and adjusted over time.
Together he and the client create an open space to talk about thoughts and feelings without judgment. Sessions move at a steady pace and focus on what feels most urgent, whether that is managing worry, addressing addiction patterns, or navigating a difficult relationship. Tommy uses straightforward tools rather than labels, so people leave sessions with clear next steps.
His background includes decades of clinical work in Texas and a track record supporting people through major life changes. That experience informs a practical style that blends listening with guided exercises. He draws on several therapy approaches to fit what each person needs.
Common issues he addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and substance-related problems. He also helps with parenting strain, intimacy issues, anger, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Tommy pays attention to patterns such as attachment, codependency, and control issues.
The intake process begins with signing up and completing a short matching questionnaire. From there a plan is shaped around personal goals and daily routines. He encourages small, sustainable changes so progress can be tracked and adjusted over time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Texas, Colorado
Languages
English
How Tommy's Approaches Translate to Online Work
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and emphasizes empathic listening and acceptance. It helps when someone needs a space to sort thoughts and feel heard before trying new behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thinking and habit patterns into practical steps and simple exercises to change unhelpful reactions; it is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and addiction-related habits.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tommy collaborates with each person to decide which methods to try first, then adjusts based on how well strategies fit the person's goals, daily life, and preferences. That collaboration helps keep work focused and realistic.
Session format details are not listed here, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow quick check-ins between appointments. Some formats are better for brief follow-ups while others support deeper conversations; Tommy will discuss what will work best as scheduling and goals are set.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tommy address in sessions?
He works with people on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and addictions, plus relationship and family challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He focuses on thoughts and everyday habits, using clear, practical techniques and a listening approach that invites honest conversation.
How much clinical experience does he bring?
Tommy has 30 years of professional work experience in counseling practice.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas as a licensed professional counselor.
What languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.