Thomas "Tom" Wissert , LPC

Thomas "Tom" Wissert is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama with 14 years of experience helping people navigate anxiety, depression, and attention-related challenges. He has developed particular expertise in working with couples who struggle with communication, parenting responsibilities, and intimacy, and he applies practical listening skills to help partners see one another's perspectives and identify unhelpful patterns.

Tom integrates Motivational Interviewing and Active Listening into his work, combining a cognitive behavioral approach with person-centered techniques. He also notes a Christian basis to his practice and draws on his strengths as a careful listener to help clients explore deeper issues. By using what clients share during sessions, he aims to uncover the roots of recurring problems and support realistic steps toward change.

Tom emphasizes responsiveness outside of sessions, maintaining a goal of returning messages within 24 hours and typically checking in throughout the day to respond before leaving the office. As an LPC, he holds a professional counseling license and focuses on practical, collaborative work to help individuals and couples move forward.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Remote Support

Thomas "Tom" Wissert uses several evidence-based methods adapted for online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by helping clients practice new skills and experiment with different responses. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship experiences shape current patterns in close relationships; it can help couples and individuals understand trust, intimacy, and communication challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines mindfulness and values-based action to help people accept difficult feelings while committing to meaningful life directions - it can be useful for avoidance, low motivation, and persistent worry.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Tom works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors techniques and pacing so therapy aligns with what matters most to the client.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain regular contact between sessions. These formats allow licensed professionals like Tom to provide consistent care while accommodating different lifestyles and accessibility needs.