Brandon Thoma , LPC

Brandon Thoma centers his work on helping people improve their overall well-being and find greater life fulfillment. He emphasizes a client-first approach that pairs steady support with practical tools, guiding clients to move past obstacles and pursue goals through a growth and "Excellence" mindset. He challenges negative thoughts and unhelpful behaviors while teaching strategies designed to build confidence and improve day-to-day functioning.

His clinical practice emphasizes person-centered therapy, supplemented by techniques from positive psychology, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). He primarily works with adults and teenagers who are managing depression, anxiety, and relationship concerns, and he also has experience supporting people with more severe mental illnesses, substance abuse issues, and trauma.

Brandon is an LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor - originally from St. Louis, Missouri. He has practiced in the mental health field for five years. He earned a master’s degree in Counseling from Missouri Baptist University and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Southeast Missouri State. He currently lives in Manhattan, Kansas, and is married with three children as a military spouse.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Brandon draws on person-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the conversation and their goals guide the work. This approach helps people who want a collaborative, empathetic foundation for change and is often used with concerns about self-esteem, relationships, and life direction.

He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT can be effective for managing anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical skills for day-to-day coping.

Mindfulness techniques are woven into sessions to help clients develop present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can support emotional regulation and resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Brandon works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then tailors methods to fit what will be most helpful for them.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into a busy life. These formats offer flexibility for scheduling, consistent access to a licensed professional, and opportunities to practice skills between sessions in real-world contexts.