Licensed clinical social worker recordOklahoma
Thomas Potter, LCSW
Oklahoma
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Oklahoma
- LCSW, licence 3197
- NPI
- 1295790806
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Oklahoma
These details come from information Thomas supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
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- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Client-centered care
About Thomas
Thomas Potter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Oklahoma with 20 years of practice. He has worked in community mental health, hospice care, and with Veterans. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, depression, coping with life changes, and related concerns.
He uses a client-centered approach that keeps the person in charge of what to work on. Sessions are grounded in the present and focus on strengths people already have. Thomas also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help identify unhelpful thinking and practical steps to change behavior.
Mindfulness practices and narrative work are part of his toolkit. Mindfulness helps people notice patterns of thought and calm the body. Narrative therapy helps people reframe difficult life stories and see alternative meanings.
Thomas aims for straightforward collaboration. He says the client sets priorities and he guides toward methods that fit those goals. If he and a client conclude another clinician would be a better fit, he will assist with transition.
His additional interests include caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, cancer and hospice support, relationship and communication problems, fatherhood and men's issues, grief, and life purpose. He also addresses ADHD, body image, codependency, and forgiveness work.
He works in English and practices in Oklahoma. People who want clear, practical sessions that focus on current problems and workable steps may find his style helpful.
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How his methods translate to online work
Thomas commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, reflecting, and helping people set their own priorities; it helps when someone wants a therapist who follows their lead. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change patterns that cause distress; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can be adjusted over time as needs change.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy routine, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the need to travel to an office. They can also accommodate quieter surroundings or reduced screen use if someone prefers that during a session. Thomas will discuss practical scheduling and format details when planning the first session.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, depression, coping with life changes, LGBT concerns, relationship and grief issues, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other topics.
What is his therapeutic style?
He practices a client-centered, strength-based style focused on the here and now. He also uses CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques as needed.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working in settings such as community mental health, hospice, and with Veterans.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Oklahoma and practices in that state.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers