Greetings. My name's Tom. I might be old but that just means I've been around and done some things including working as a professor, a French-trained chef and pastry chef, a professional photographer, I've been divorced and discovered how amazing a marriage can truly be, to some folks surprise even worked in a church for years. alongside handfuls of other things. The most exciting and rewarding thing I've ever done is meet people where they are in life to see them get closer to where they want to be. It's hard to beat and I strive to be worthy of that trust.
For the last 20 years as a licensed therapist in Ohio I specialize in supporting individuals navigating challenges like depression, anxiety, life transitions, and interpersonal dynamics. and the complicated emotional and thought processes that often comes with them. I am deeply committed to creating a caring, collaborative therapeutic environment where individuals can explore their inner experiences, develop resilience, and cultivate meaningful personal growth.
My approach integrates evidence-based techniques to support clients through diverse challenges, including mood disorders, workplace stress, relationship difficulties, and personal transformation. I believe in empowering individuals to reconnect with their inherent strengths, develop healthier coping strategies, and rediscover a sense of purpose and self-understanding.
Whether you're struggling with panic attacks, processing a significant life transition, or seeking to improve communication and self-compassion, I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore your unique journey. Together, we can work towards healing, personal insight, and sustainable emotional well-being.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Systemic Therapy
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