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Licensed clinical social worker recordPennsylvania

Thomas  Smith

Thomas Smith, LCSW

Pennsylvania

Licensed clinical social worker - Stress and trauma

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in Pennsylvania
LCSW, licence CW016654
NPI
1306051065
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
Pennsylvania

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.

AAbout

  • CBT techniques
  • EMDR work
  • Narrative therapy

About Thomas

Thomas Smith is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania with three years of experience. He focuses on practical concerns people bring when life becomes overwhelming, such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy-related issues. Thomas speaks English and helps people who want straightforward support for day-to-day struggles.

He works in plain language and prefers to match the approach to the problem. He uses methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy and will discuss what might fit best. Sessions typically involve talking through recent events, identifying patterns, and testing small changes between meetings.

Thomas helps people manage problems like sleep disruption, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, career stress, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. He also works with concerns tied to trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other co-occurring issues. He lists additional focuses such as attachment, abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and codependency.

His approach is practical and direct. He aims to help people build clearer thinking and routines that make daily life easier. He asks about what is working now and what needs to change, then works with clients to try specific steps.

To begin, users should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site's matching process to schedule a first appointment.

BHow sessions work

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work

Thomas uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing as part of his work. CBT looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and tests small changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or sleep issues. EMDR is used to address distressing memories by processing them in a structured way to reduce their intensity.

He also uses Narrative Therapy, which helps people rewrite the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships. That approach can be helpful for issues like shame, identity questions, or relationship patterns. Choosing an approach is collaborative; he will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then recommend options to try together.

Session formats are not specified in his biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. During the first meeting he will review which methods fit best for the problem at hand and how to structure follow-up sessions to match the client's schedule and goals.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Narrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, trauma and many everyday life concerns listed in his profile.

How would he describe his therapeutic style?

He uses practical, problem-focused approaches and matches methods to the client's needs, combining talking and concrete steps between sessions.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He lists three years of professional experience as an LCSW in Pennsylvania.

Is he credentialed to practice in Pennsylvania?

Yes. He is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in Pennsylvania.

What languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How are payments and cost handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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