Thomas Floyd, LCSW-C, LICSW - Therapist in Maryland

Stress and anxiety
CBT and mindfulness
Motivational interviewing

About Thomas

Thomas Floyd is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland (LCSW-C) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the District of Columbia (LICSW) with 46 years of professional experience. He helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with grief and loss, and address depression, low self-esteem, motivation, and confidence. He creates a setting where clients can speak openly about their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.

In sessions he listens first and works at the client’s pace. He uses practical conversation and questions to help people notice patterns that keep problems going. He also draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and on mindfulness skills to reduce reactivity and increase focus.

Thomas integrates motivational interviewing to support change when clients feel stuck, and he uses narrative approaches to help people reframe difficult experiences. These methods are applied in straightforward ways to everyday struggles like relationship tension, parenting stress, work burnout, and substance use concerns.

He has worked across many settings during his career and brings long-term experience to common life transitions, chronic health issues, and identity-related concerns including LGBT topics. His approach emphasizes clear communication, practical strategies, and steady support as people try new ways of coping.

People seeking a therapist for social anxiety or phobia-related concerns will find his practice includes attention to anxiety management and skills-building alongside talk-based work. He asks new clients about goals and what has or hasn’t helped before starting any agreed plan.

How his approaches translate to online work

Thomas uses client-centered therapy to focus sessions on what matters to the client, asking questions and reflecting back what he hears so people feel understood and can set the pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and test unhelpful thoughts and to practice small behavioral steps that reduce anxiety or improve mood. Mindfulness Therapy adds simple attention practices to help reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day focus.

Deciding which mix of methods to use is collaborative. He will talk with each person about goals, previous efforts, and preferences, then try approaches that suit the person’s style. Methods can be adjusted as progress is reviewed so the plan stays practical and relevant.

The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions more easily into a busy life and reducing travel time. Because the exact session formats are not specified here, confirm the available online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to check in during a lunch hour, use brief follow-ups between in-person appointments, or keep conversations going while managing work and family demands.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Addictions LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Intimacy-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 issues Communication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Post-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, self-esteem, motivation, addictions, relationship and family issues, and related topics including social anxiety and phobia.

What is his general approach in sessions?

He listens first and uses client-centered conversation alongside cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques to find practical ways forward.

How much experience does he bring?

He has 46 years of professional experience working in a range of settings and with many life-stage and health-related issues.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He holds LCSW-C in Maryland and LICSW in the District of Columbia and practices from Maryland.

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I start a first session?

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