Tommy Pool , LPC

Tommy Pool is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 30 years of clinical experience. He works with adolescents and adults ages 13 and up, offering support for stress and anxiety, assistance with chemical and process addictions, and guidance through relationship and family conflicts.

As a counselor, he emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that encourages clients to express thoughts and feelings openly. He aims to create an atmosphere where difficult topics can be explored honestly and where clients feel heard and respected.

Tommy recognizes that beginning therapy is a meaningful step that takes courage. He treats that decision as the starting point for practical work together, helping clients build coping skills, clarify goals, and navigate change at a pace that fits their needs.

With decades of experience, he combines professional training and real-world practice to help clients address immediate concerns and develop longer-term strategies for wellbeing. His practice focuses on listening carefully and partnering with clients to find workable paths forward.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Tommy Pool draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and emotionally-focused therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping clients explore their own goals and build self-understanding; it is useful for people coping with life transitions and relationship concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage cravings, or address depressive patterns. Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding and reshaping emotional responses within relationships, which can help couples and families improve connection and resolve recurring conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Tommy works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time, inviting clients to review progress and adjust the plan together.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life changes, and engage in support from locations across Texas with licensed professionals available through those formats.