- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship struggles
- Trauma and recovery
About Thomas
Thomas Hazen is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in Utah with 20 years of experience. He focuses on helping adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression.
Hazen works with people facing life transitions such as moving out, starting careers, and changes in relationships. He talks through practical ways to manage panic, social anxiety, and low mood. Communication skills and rebuilding trust in relationships are common topics in his sessions.
He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people reduce symptoms and handle difficult situations. Sessions include listening, identifying patterns, and trying concrete strategies to change unhelpful habits. He aims to help clients practice new ways of thinking and relating rather than just talking about problems.
Clients often bring layered issues such as caregiving stress, chronic health conditions, substance use concerns, or past abuse. Hazen also addresses abandonment worries, codependency, divorce and separation, and challenges faced by first responders. He helps people sort through complicated feelings and make step-by-step plans for change.
Throughout his work he emphasizes clear communication and steady progress. People who want direct guidance, goal-focused sessions, and someone who will help them build practical skills may find his approach useful.
How his approaches translate to online work
Thomas Hazen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying unhelpful thinking and building new skills. One common approach helps people notice thought patterns that increase anxiety or depression and then practice alternative responses to those thoughts. This can help with panic, low mood, and constant worry.Another approach emphasizes communication skills and behavioral strategies to address relationship strain. Sessions include role practice, setting boundaries, and breaking problems into manageable steps to reduce conflict and rebuild connection. These techniques are practical and action-focused, useful for people juggling early career and relationship stress.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. Early sessions test what helps and adjust the plan based on progress and feedback.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them explicitly. Online work can make appointments easier to fit into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about what will fit your daily routine and technical comfort level so sessions can be arranged practically.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. He also focuses on related concerns like abandonment, caregiving stress, and substance issues.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions focus on listening, identifying patterns, and practicing practical strategies. The work tends to be direct and goal-oriented rather than purely reflective.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of mental health concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCMHC in Utah. His practice is located in Utah and he works under that credential.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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