Thomas Brent , LCSW

Thomas Brent is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who offers focused, practical support for people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, trauma, and related concerns. With three years of clinical experience, he works with individuals facing depression, addictions, intimacy and self-esteem struggles, parenting and fatherhood issues, bipolar disorder, and the many strains that come with life transitions. His practice also attends to attachment difficulties, blended family dynamics, codependency, workplace stress, and recovery from sexual assault and abuse.

Thomas approaches therapy as a collaborative process that helps clients untangle dilemmas that often feel like choosing the lesser of two evils. He helps people map patterns and options so they can move past paralysis and take manageable steps toward change. Thomas tailors treatments to each person's needs, drawing on modalities such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, and Jungian ideas to select the best fit. Clients can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where exploration and problem solving happen together, with an emphasis on practical skills and clearer decision making.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Support

Thomas Brent draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor online care to each person's needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns affect current connections - it helps people strengthen emotional bonds, understand attachment needs, and improve trust in close relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-oriented approach that helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, build coping strategies, and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on emotional experience in relationships, helping partners and individuals access and express core feelings to deepen connection and resolve conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Thomas works collaboratively with clients and other licensed professionals when appropriate to determine the best fit based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. He adapts methods over time as circumstances change.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend sessions around work, family, or mobility constraints, and allow continuity of care when life circumstances shift. For many people, remote sessions provide a convenient pathway to consistent support and progress.