Thomas Smith , LCSW

Thomas Smith is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who also holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Marywood University. He uses a flexible, client-centered approach and partners with people to select the therapeutic methods that best match their goals and needs.

He provides individual, group, and family counseling and has experience working with military members and their families, veterans, individuals with serious mental health conditions, people with substance use disorders, chronically ill patients, adolescents, and families. Thomas brings focused training in trauma treatment modalities, family violence, mood disorders, and interpersonal effectiveness to his work.

Thomas tailors treatment by blending targeted techniques with attention to a person’s history and current challenges, helping clients address concerns such as stress, relationship difficulties, grief, addiction, and mood problems. He emphasizes practical strategies and collaborative planning so each person can move toward clearer coping, improved communication, and more manageable day-to-day functioning.

Approaches and Online Therapy for Practical Change

Thomas Smith often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when working with clients online. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and learning practical strategies to change them - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with daily functioning. EMDR uses guided eye movements and other bilateral stimulation to help process traumatic memories and reduce the intensity of distressing symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Thomas works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods feel most appropriate based on their history, goals, and preferences, and will adjust the plan over time in response to progress and feedback.

Online sessions through video calls, phone meetings, live chat, or text-based messaging can increase flexibility and access, allowing therapy to fit into busy schedules and varied lifestyles. Licensed professionals can deliver many evidence-based techniques effectively via these formats, so clients can pursue consistent care without sacrificing convenience.