- Ten years experience
- Values-driven work
- Evening appointments
About Tommy
Tommy draws on a mix of practical methods to help people change unhelpful patterns. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and take meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and shift thinking that fuels anxiety or low mood. Client-Centered Therapy provides a space where the client's perspective guides the goals and pace.
His background includes long-term social work roles and several years working within the legal system. That history shaped his focus on clear problem-solving, managing stress, and addressing trauma-related concerns. He emphasizes strengths and the client’s own knowledge of their story.
Sessions are offered in English and are scheduled during daytime and evening hours Monday through Thursday. Tommy notes that starting therapy takes courage and aims to make the first steps straightforward for people ready to try. He works collaboratively to set goals and choose approaches that fit each person’s needs.
People who are curious about addressing control issues, codependency, commitment problems, or compassion fatigue will find these topics are within his scope. Other focus areas include adoption and foster care concerns, aging and geriatric issues, body image, and family of origin issues.
How these approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people identify what matters most to them and take small actions that align with those values. It’s often used for anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions where choosing values-based steps can reduce stuckness.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It involves noticing patterns, testing unhelpful beliefs, and practicing different responses to lower anxiety and improve mood.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide whether ACT, CBT, or another approach fits best based on goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in early sessions.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as scheduling appointments during a work break or after daytime responsibilities. If you are considering remote work with this clinician, confirm the specific session formats before booking so you know what options are available. The focus in online sessions is the same as in person - setting clear goals, practicing skills between meetings, and checking progress over time.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Washington, New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, and relationship and family issues.
What is his general therapy style?
He combines practical, talk-based methods and focuses on the client’s goals. Sessions emphasize strengths, problem-solving, and steps clients can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of counseling experience and previous social work roles dating back to 1987, including several years working in the legal system.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds a Washington state LICSW and a New Mexico LCSW and practices in New Mexico.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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