Thomas Zumwalt , LCSW

Thomas Zumwalt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with thirty-two years of experience in the mental health field. He holds degrees from the University of Tulsa and the University of Oklahoma and is licensed in Oklahoma as an LCSW - a professional social work license that authorizes clinical practice and therapeutic interventions. Over his career he has worked across psychiatric hospitals, residential hospitals, intermediate care facilities, in-home services, and nursing homes, developing experience with children and families, adults, and geriatric populations who face a range of physical and mental challenges.

He helps people manage stress and anxiety, process grief and loss, address anger and motivation, and build self esteem and confidence. His approach is nonjudgmental and empowering, focused on creating an open space where thoughts and feelings can be explored without fear. He aims to work collaboratively with each person to find practical solutions that fit their life and goals. After a prior career in business and sales and the loss of his father, he transitioned into social work and therapy, bringing a broad perspective shaped by varied professional settings and life experience.

Outside of practice he remains active in sports - playing and coaching ice hockey for many years, participating in boxing, and coaching boxing. He is an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

Thomas Zumwalt uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical coping skills and problem solving to reduce stress and manage anxiety. These approaches focus on teaching concrete strategies people can use day to day to improve mood, reduce reactivity, and build resilience. He also applies grief-focused, supportive interventions that help individuals process loss, explore meaning, and gradually rebuild purpose after bereavement or major life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Thomas works collaboratively with each person to identify which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time so therapy remains relevant and useful. The aim is a partnership that empowers clients to make steady progress.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or mobility limitations. These formats make it easier to maintain regular sessions, access support from different locations, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working with a licensed professional.