Thomas DeRosa , LMHC

Thomas DeRosa is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with 25 years of professional experience. Over the course of his career he has worked with individuals facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and career-related challenges, offering steady support through life transitions and difficult moments.

He emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental environment in which thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. Thomas collaborates with people to develop practical coping strategies, strengthen relationships, and address intimacy, anger, self-esteem, and other concerns that affect daily functioning. His work also includes support for first responders, multicultural issues, and complex challenges such as post-traumatic stress and panic attacks.

Recognizing that seeking help requires courage, he focuses on partnership and encouragement, helping clients take the first steps toward a more satisfying and balanced life. Thomas brings experience and compassion to each session and aims to help people find clearer direction, more effective coping skills, and greater emotional resilience.

Evidence-based techniques and flexible online care

Thomas DeRosa applies evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on processing trauma and building practical coping skills. Trauma-focused approaches aim to help people work through the impact of traumatic events and reduce symptoms that interfere with daily life, while skills-based interventions teach strategies for managing anxiety, stress, anger, and emotional reactivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Thomas works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review progress and adjust techniques over time so the work stays relevant and effective for the client.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for those seeking support from licensed professionals. Video calls provide face-to-face interaction, phone sessions offer an alternative when video is not possible, and live chat or text-based messaging gives flexible, on-the-go options for shorter check-ins or ongoing support. These formats make it easier to fit care into a busy life and to connect from different locations while maintaining continuity of treatment.