Thomas Smith , LCSW

Thomas Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Marywood University. He works with clients to identify and apply the treatment approaches that best fit their needs, drawing from a range of evidence-informed modalities. He provides individual, group, and family counseling and brings clinical experience treating military members and their families, veterans, people living with serious mental health conditions, individuals with substance use disorders, chronically ill patients, adolescents, and families.

Thomas has pursued extensive training in trauma-focused interventions, family violence, mood disorders, and skills for interpersonal effectiveness. He emphasizes collaborative care, partnering with clients to set goals and adapt techniques so therapy remains relevant and practical. His background supports work on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, family and parenting challenges, sleep difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other life changes. Thomas aims to create a thoughtful, strengths-based environment where clients can explore challenges and build concrete strategies for coping and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Thomas Smith uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; CBT is useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and many everyday challenges because it focuses on practical strategies and skill building. He also incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for clients processing trauma - EMDR helps reframe distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity through structured, stepwise protocols. Narrative Therapy is another tool he may use to help clients separate themselves from problem stories and re-author personal narratives to reflect strengths and values.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Thomas works with each person to explore which methods match their goals, preferences, and pace, adjusting techniques as therapy progresses to find the best fit.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations while still receiving focused, goal-oriented therapeutic support.