- Anxiety and depression
- Relationship and intimacy
- Career and transitions
About Tom
Tom Lewis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 30 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on problems such as anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy struggles, career worries, addiction, grief, and stress. He also helps with ADHD, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, and issues that affect daily functioning.
Tom takes a direct, conversational approach in sessions. He listens to each person's story and takes time to understand how their history, family, and current pressures fit together. Conversations focus on concrete patterns - what is working, what is not, and where change might help.
He draws on several practical methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, to help people notice thoughts and try different behaviors. Tom also uses client-centered ideas to keep the therapy grounded in the person’s own goals and values.
For relationship and intimacy issues he uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to help people name emotions and improve communication. He can also address a range of personality and family-of-origin problems that often show up as recurring patterns in adult life.
Sessions aim to identify strengths and build skills for everyday pressures. Tom works with adults confronting career transitions, recovery or relapse concerns, caregiver strain, feelings of emptiness, and the practical fallout of divorce or separation. He asks people to try approaches and then reviews what helps and what needs adjusting.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take small actions toward them even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person’s own goals and perspectives and supports self-directed problem solving.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences, try approaches that seem to fit, and adjust what you do together based on what helps. That collaborative process is meant to match methods to real life needs rather than follow a fixed plan.
If you plan to do sessions online, confirm the exact formats available before booking since the profile does not list specific session types. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some approaches lend themselves to exercises and worksheets that can be used between sessions, which helps keep progress moving between meetings.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, career concerns, addictions, trauma, grief, parenting, ADHD, and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his style in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and practical. He listens for patterns, helps name feelings, and suggests skills or experiments to try between meetings.
How long has he practiced?
He has 30 years of professional experience working with adults on a broad range of emotional and practical problems.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Missouri.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not specified in the profile.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
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