Thomas (Tom) Malek-Jones, LCSW

Tom takes turns asking us each to clarify our thoughts, opinions, and reactions of myself and my husband. Oftentimes hitting on differences/sensitive topics that we struggle to discuss independently with each other. He remains very calm, patient and supportive without offering too much influence of his own thoughts.

Written on Mar 27, 2025 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Thomas has not only made it easy to talk about what my issues are but he has also made it fun and makes it feel like we are just having a normal conversation a lot of of the times rather than in a therapy session

Written on Jan 30, 2025 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, and adhd

Experienced
kind and thoughtful
Direct
Resourceful

Written on Jan 16, 2025 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Tom is truly an amazing therapist. He listens and will ask questions to better understand before giving his input on any situation. I haven’t been working with him that long and he has already helped me tremendously. I would absolutely suggest him for a very professional experience as well as a feeling of being hard and understood

Written on Dec 26, 2024 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd

I like my therapist !

Written on Dec 20, 2024 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and coaching

Mr Tom is cool!!

Written on Dec 11, 2024 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 6 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes

Tom is great!

Written on Nov 04, 2024 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd

Tom has helped me use a flashlight in my foggy brain of mine to see what is important and how to reframe my reality. I would highly recommend seeing Tom again!

Written on Oct 28, 2024 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Tom is an excellent therapist who helped me get through a difficult time in my life successfully. Tom is a great listener and created a feeling of comfort and safety. He offered constructive, achievable solutions to the challenges I was facing, which I could not have gotten through without his support. I highly recommend Tom!

Written on Oct 09, 2024 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts

Honestly my time with Tom is what has kept me grounded during the hardest part of my life. I can personally attest to his expertise. I had two other therapist prior to Tom and they turned me away from therapy, but Tom has given me faith in the process.

Written on Sep 10, 2024 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 3 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse

Tom seems to be a very kind person and very perceptive of what I’m trying to bring up in our conversations. He have knowledge that is very helpful to me in my present situation

Written on Aug 07, 2024 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and coaching

Can’t say enough good things. He’s great. Challenging and honest. Kind and caring.

Written on Jul 27, 2024 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, and adhd

Tom is amazing.

Written on Jun 21, 2024 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, coaching, and adhd

Dr. Malek-Jones is the best, he is a good listener, very understanding, and great at putting things in a context that helps me feel better.

Written on Jun 03, 2024 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Tom is an excellent therapist and very talented. I am grateful BetterHelp matched me with him and really appreciate his advice and my sessions with him.

Written on May 11, 2024 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 3 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

I have good days and days I have moments. My first impulse is always to pray. Tom has agreed to open our therapy session with prayer,; per my request. He’s such a good listener and full of wisdom. It's always a good day after I have therapy with Tom.
Healing takes time and prayer is the antidote.

Written on Apr 30, 2024 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Timely thoughtful open minded

Written on Apr 28, 2024 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions

He's great!

Written on Mar 12, 2024 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues

Tom is an amazing listener and knows exactly how to respond to your questions. He gradually made me feel more comfortable speaking about my issues with him as our session progressed. Thank you Tom

Written on Feb 20, 2024 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

He is understanding and has a gentle way of approaching my problems and give me advice.

Written on Feb 12, 2024 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd

He is an incredible listener, gets back to me very quickly and is always on time with his sessions. I truly am grateful to have someone like him as my therapist because I feel like he listens to my concerns and doesn't make me feel judged or anything of the sort.

I would absolutely recommend him to anyone seeking therapy for multiple reasons because I know that not only is he good at his job, but he genuinely cares about his patients.

Written on Jan 19, 2024 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

Had a wonderful first session with Dr. Malek-Jones. He was able to categorize and hone in on my goals of therapy so that I can have even better success in sessions to come. Thank you for getting me excited about therapy doc!

Written on Jan 08, 2024 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem

I am in the mental health profession. Tom is a wonderful understanding, engaging, attentive, and empathic therapist. He always gives great feedback and suggestions. I cannot say enough good things about him. Highly recommended.

Written on Nov 17, 2023 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 5 months on issues concerning sleeping disorders

Tom is a great therapist who really listens to you and if you need a day off of talking about the hard stuff he’s there to give you a good and simple conversation as well

Written on Sep 21, 2023 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and anger management

Highly recommend. Friendly, knowledgeable, compassionate

Written on Aug 08, 2023 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes

I've been working with Tom now for nearly 9 months. His responses are always Timely and his guidance really enables me to self reflect on situations and consider alternative ways of looking at them. He has become my trusted advisor and every sense of the word and I am grateful for him!

Written on Apr 22, 2023 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and anger management

Great therapist. This app is a god send.

Written on Mar 18, 2023 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and anger management

Tom has made therapy very enjoyable. I couldn’t have been matched with a better therapist!

Written on Mar 09, 2023 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

After two sessions I still think he is great.

Written on Feb 21, 2023 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 2 weeks

He is a good listener, caring peaceful Therapist.
Thanks.

Written on Feb 10, 2023 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

I consider myself very fortunate to have Tom as my therapist! Every sessions has provided me with great tools and support that I can readily use in my everyday life.

Written on Feb 07, 2023 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts

Whenever a multitude of issues need to be addressed, Tom always manages to help me realize how manageable it all is. Ever since I've been attending appointments with him, my anxious feelings are easy to maintain, a direction in life has been more clear, and my confidence has skyrocketed! I don't think I could be any happier or ask for anymore

Written on Jan 11, 2023 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Tom has been a huge help in helping me help myself. I look forward to our sessions and me continuing the journey.

Written on Dec 04, 2022 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

Tom is engaged, an attentive listener and will even add humor to examine your struggles. He is a professional, timely and works well with challenging moments in therapy.

Written on Nov 08, 2022 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and self esteem

He is very understanding and helpful.

Written on Sep 02, 2022 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 1 month on issues concerning grief

Tom is very easy to talk to, he listens very well and engages the conversation. I was a little nervous at first since this is my first time doing any type of therapy but he’s made it so easy so far!

Written on Aug 27, 2022 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Working with Tom has been one of my best decisions. He is an attentive listener and responds in a meaningful manner. He has helped me with some core issues of mine by giving me tips on how to handle them. Overall, he is a caring and skilled therapist. I highly recommend him!

Written on Aug 17, 2022 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management

Tom is great! He is a good listener, remembers details very well, and offers actionable items for me to try moving forward. He also challenges my way of thinking which is appreciated.

Written on Aug 09, 2022 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues

love tom

Written on Jul 13, 2022 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

Excellent listener. Very kind

Written on Jul 01, 2022 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 3 weeks

Tom is easy to talk to and I feel no pressure.

Written on Jun 30, 2022 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and intimacy-related issues

Out of most of the therapist's I've found within Better help, it has been nothing BUT a stressful journey finding a therapist until one that clicks.

He is my first ever male therapist and I do not feel uncomfortable. I've so far had only 2 sessions with Tom, but we continuously keep in touch during the week though texts. Tom is respectful, fully responsive, genuine and kind. He is very insightful and he ACTUALLY sends a reaspons not a quick text saying, "How does this make you feel?" Like I've recieved in the past.

Most therapist I've came across never utilized the text message help, he does. He takes the time to read it and is open and honest by saying, "If I don't get back to you right away, know that I'm busy and I will."

I'm aware our time zones are different but he is punctual with our sessions, he is prompt on responding to my messages when he is able, and it makes me feel heard, respected and understood. I value those things in a therapist. He is great with comforting me in stressful moments and talking me down from the "ledge" of my struggles.

I look forward to seeing the improvement on my life/mental health journey and how he assists me to overcome these obstacles. I highly recommend Tom if you're looking for a attentiveness and consistency in a therapist.

Written on Jun 27, 2022 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Very good. I’d recommend

Written on May 24, 2022 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 1 week on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

I’ve had a phenomenal experience with Tom so far. I would highly, highly recommend him to anyone. He’s extremely compassionate, caring, and lets me feel like I’m finally being heard.

Written on May 21, 2022 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue

Thomas has been helping me for about a month now, and I feel like I have been making so much progress when it comes to my anxiety. Before working with Thomas, I would run away from my problems, but now I feel so comfort using Thomas's tips and advice on how to go about my day when it comes to all areas of life. This is my first time seeing a therapist, and I look forward to making even more progress with Thomas's help.

Written on May 10, 2022 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Very accommodating, listens very well and responds in a beyond satisfactory manner. Helps me prioritize life slowly but surely.

Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Thomas (Tom) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd