Thomas Homrighaus , LPC

Thomas Homrighaus is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 24 years of clinical experience. He trained in psychology, earning both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree with a clinical focus, and pursued postgraduate study in health psychology and behavioral medicine with an emphasis on the mind-body connection. His work is grounded in strength-based and solution-focused principles, supported by a strong foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness practices.

He has extensive experience providing group, individual, and family counseling, and he has supervised therapists and interns while training staff in residential care settings. Over the course of his career he has counseled people from across the United States and from other countries, encountering a wide range of backgrounds, life circumstances, and presenting concerns. Areas of clinical focus include stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and family dynamics, relationship and intimacy challenges, mood and attention disorders, eating and sleep concerns, anger and self-esteem issues, and a variety of compulsive and process-related problems.

His therapeutic approach centers on helping people identify strengths, clarify values, and rebuild self-worth and empathy so they can move from patterns of pain toward healthier, more sustainable ways of living. His background includes work with mature adults, young adults, teens, and parents facing diverse life challenges.

Therapeutic Methods Adapted for Online Care

Thomas Homrighaus draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based methods to address unhelpful thought patterns and habitual reactions. CBT focuses on identifying and reshaping thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, obsessions, and many stress-related concerns, while practical, problem-focused strategies help clients create measurable change.

Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and simple practices that reduce reactivity and support better sleep, stress management, and emotional regulation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, when used, adds skills in distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness for clients facing intense emotions or relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative work. He and the client will consider symptoms, goals, and personal preferences to decide which methods fit best, and adjustments are made as therapy progresses to keep the plan aligned with the client's needs.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allow licensed professionals and therapists to offer this work with greater flexibility. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and busy lives, and to continue care when in-person meetings are impractical, helping clients maintain consistent progress.