Thomas Smith, LCSW
Practical, narrative-informed support for life changes
Details
| Name | Thomas Smith |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Pennsylvania |
| Licensed in | Pennsylvania |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 3 |
About Thomas
Thomas Smith is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Pennsylvania. He brings three years of documented experience to his practice and offers straightforward support for everyday struggles. He focuses on practical steps people can take to feel steadier in daily life.
Thomas helps with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and addiction concerns. He also works with people facing relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, sleep problems, and career stress.
Background and approach
He lists support for ADHD, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue among his areas of focus. His approach blends Narrative Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR, among other methods. Sessions center on identifying patterns in a person’s story and experimenting with small changes that can lead to clearer thinking and calmer behavior.
He aims to tailor techniques to each person rather than use the same method for everyone. Thomas offers several ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Sessions are scheduled through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location and therapist availability.
Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted. To begin, a person selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules according to the therapist’s availability. The intake process is simple and focused on finding the right fit for goals and practical needs.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Thomas works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Thomas among the ways he works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Thomas among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Thomas among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Thomas among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Thomas among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Thomas directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Thomas directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and trauma-focused approaches work online
Thomas often uses Narrative Therapy to help people clarify the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships. This approach helps separate problems from a person’s identity and opens space for trying new ways of relating and acting.He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT helps people test small behavior changes and build new habits that reduce anxiety or improve sleep. For trauma-related needs, he may use EMDR techniques to address distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try first and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Video allows face-to-face conversation; phone can be a good option when bandwidth is low. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick check-ins or when someone prefers typing. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, parenting, or travel.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does he address?
He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and trauma. He also supports those dealing with relationship strain, parenting challenges, sleep issues, ADHD, and career stress.
What is his therapeutic style?
His work blends Narrative Therapy with practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-focused methods. He focuses on identifying life patterns and trying small, concrete changes that fit each person.
What experience does he have?
He holds an LCSW and has three years of documented clinical experience. His practice emphasizes applying a mix of approaches matched to each person’s needs.
Where is the therapist located?
He practices in Pennsylvania and conducts sessions remotely for people in that region. All listing details specify Pennsylvania as his location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. The variety allows people to pick what fits their schedule and comfort.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on the therapist’s availability. The process aims to match goals and practical needs.
Contacting this therapist
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