- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Brandon
Brandon Thoma is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with eight years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, addiction, trauma, and related issues such as self-esteem and anger.
He frames therapy around the client and focuses on helping people notice thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. Sessions often involve practical tools to manage strong feelings and to take small, steady steps toward goals. Brandon uses techniques drawn from Client-Centered Therapy, cognitive-behavioral approaches, mindfulness, and motivational methods.
Brandon commonly helps people who are coping with life changes, grief, and challenges tied to career or parenting. He also has experience supporting people with ADHD, substance concerns, eating-related issues, and first responder stress. He pays attention to attachment and abandonment concerns when those come up in work together.
Expect a straightforward style that challenges unhelpful patterns while teaching skills to handle difficult moments. Therapy can include talking through upsetting memories, practicing new ways of responding, and learning brief exercises to use between sessions.
He trained at Missouri Baptist University where he earned a master’s degree in counseling after completing a bachelor’s in psychology at Southeast Missouri State. Brandon brings practical clinical experience and a focus on everyday changes that help people function better at home and work.
Approaches and how online sessions can work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people feel understood and decide which changes to try. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that maintain anxiety or low mood and uses practical exercises to change them. Mindfulness Therapy teaches brief attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and manage stress.Picking the right approach is part of the work. Brandon will collaborate with each person to try methods that fit their goals and preferences, and adjust techniques as needed. That means some sessions may focus on skills practice while others look at life patterns or past experiences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make regular check-ins easier to fit around work, school, or caregiving. It also allows for shorter check-ins when days are busy and for using worksheets or mindfulness exercises between meetings to build momentum.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, addiction, trauma, grief, and related issues such as self-esteem and anger.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach and combines CBT, mindfulness, and motivational techniques to teach practical skills and challenge unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience in mental health practice and several years working with depression, anxiety, and substance-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC licensed in Missouri and completed a master’s degree in counseling at Missouri Baptist University.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.