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Thomas Floyd

Thomas Floyd, LCSW-C, LICSW

Maryland

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Licensed social worker - young adult issues

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Grief and loss
  • CBT and mindfulness

About Thomas

Thomas Floyd is a licensed social worker in Maryland who holds LCSW-C and LICSW credentials and has 46 years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, grief and loss, motivation, self-esteem and depression. Thomas works with young adults and others navigating life transitions and emotional challenges common in early adulthood.

He prefers a straightforward, conversational style. He listens and helps people name what is most pressing. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking, not lectures or jargon. He uses approaches that encourage self-reflection and small changes that add up.

Thomas draws on client-centered techniques to keep the conversation focused on each person's concerns. He also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and mindfulness practices to develop calmer attention. Motivational interviewing and narrative methods appear when exploring values, motivation, and personal stories.

People come for help with relationships, addictions, eating and sleeping issues, parenting stress, career concerns, and trauma-related problems. He also supports those dealing with attachment struggles, body image, chronic illness, caregiving strain, and recovery from domestic violence or separation.

Sessions aim to make problems more manageable and decisions clearer. Thomas encourages straightforward goals and practical strategies that fit everyday life. Prospective clients are asked to confirm session formats before booking and to use the site sign-up steps to arrange a first meeting.

How his therapeutic approaches work in online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following what the person says matters most. The therapist reflects understanding and helps clients clarify goals and priorities, which is useful for young adults figuring out work, relationships, or identity.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try out new responses, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy trains attention to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can help with sleep, rumination, and emotional regulation.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. Together they adjust methods so sessions stay relevant to the person's daily life and immediate concerns.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit around school, work, or caregiving. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or avoid travel when the week gets busy. Licensed professionals use these options to keep therapy practical and manageable for young adults balancing many demands.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

46+ years

Listed in

Maryland, District of Columbia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, motivation, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, career and parenting concerns, ADHD, and related topics.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a conversational, straightforward approach that focuses on practical steps and clearer thinking. Sessions combine listening with strategies drawn from several therapeutic methods.

How much experience does he have?

He has 46 years of professional experience working with people on a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds LCSW-C in Maryland and LICSW in the District of Columbia and is based in Maryland.

Can he work with non-English speakers or international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats does he offer?

Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does cost and billing work?

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

How do I get started with him?

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

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Thomas FloydLCSW-C, LICSW

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