Thomas at a glance
Thomas received his MS in Counseling Psychology from Mount Saint Mary’s University in Los Angeles, CA. He has worked in the community mental health field, substance recovery, and maintains a private practice focusing on individuals, couples, and family therapy. Thomas was also a supervisor at the National Suicide Prevention Center overseeing those in crisis.
Originally from New York, Thomas incorporates a sensitive yet direct approach. This approach works well with people wanting to examine life transitions and existential issues such as finding purpose and meaning in life.
Goals can be achieved through behavioral analysis, pattern recognition, goal setting, action plans, and narrative work curtailed to each clients needs.
In addition, Thomas is confident treating anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, substance use, and assertiveness.
Thomas also has the unique perspective of working with creative people of diverse backgrounds. He holds a BA in Music Education from the Berklee College of Music and was a professional musician for over a decade.
Glossary of terms
Looking at the Internet can be overwhelming. Here is a list of terms that can help clarify some questions. Feel free to send me an email if you have any questions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): The identification of thoughts, patterns, and behaviors. These patterns can either help a person or hinder a person. This will help identify what is helpful and what could potentially be changed.
Existentialism: Is the exploration of a persons purpose and meaning for living.
Solution-Focused: This modality focuses on an specific problem and the pragmatic solutions that can be used to solve it.
Person-Centered: Each person is viewed through the lens of being an individual. The clinician and client will always focus on how their situation is related exclusively to their experience.
Strength-Based: The clinician will help the client identify strengths that may be harnessed during treatment to aid in long-lasting change.
AMFT: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. This is better explained as an intern working towards gaining licensure.
LMFT: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
PhD/PsyD: Doctoral degrees that one may hold. A PhD focuses on a research component while a PsyD focuses on clinical treatment.
MD/Psychiatrist: A medical doctor that specializes in mental health disorders who can prescribe medication as part of treatment.
