- ACT
- CBT
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
About Tom
Tom Lewis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 30 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, depression, addiction, and family of origin issues. He also helps people facing career questions, parenting strain, grief, ADHD, and burnout-style fatigue.
Lewis keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. He listens for patterns that come from a person’s past relationships and family roles. From there he helps people notice how those patterns show up now and where small changes might make everyday life easier.
He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking and on acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and workable actions. Emotionally-focused approaches are used when relationship or closeness issues are central. He combines these with client-centered work that focuses on the person’s own perspective.
Clients can expect practical steps between sessions. That might include short behavioral experiments, attention to thinking habits, or exercises aimed at improving communication. He frames these as habits to try rather than tests to pass.
Over three decades he has supported people through separation and divorce issues, problems with commitment and codependency, fatherhood concerns, and the effects of family conflict. He also addresses anger, guilt, and forgiveness in plain terms. Tom emphasizes steady progress and finding realistic ways to manage stress and improve relationships.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions and focuses on action rather than perfect thinking. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy identifies unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and tests alternative ways of thinking and acting; it is practical for depression, anxiety, and problems that recur in daily life. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on patterns of closeness and interaction that affect relationships and can be useful when attachment or intimacy issues are central.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Tom will discuss what feels workable and will try different methods if something is not helping. The aim is to match techniques to the client’s goals, preferences, and the kinds of problems they bring to sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, cut commuting time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some approaches lend themselves to home-based practice exercises and written between-session tasks, which translate well to remote sessions. Talk with him about how to schedule sessions that fit your routine and commitments.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, addiction, grief, parenting concerns, and family of origin issues among other areas.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses a conversational, practical approach that looks for patterns from a person’s past and focuses on steps to change current behavior.
How much experience does he have?
Tom has 30 years of clinical experience as a counselor working with adults on a wide range of concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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