- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship issues
- Practical coping skills
About Tom
Tom Lewis is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Missouri with 30 years of experience working with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, depression, and related issues. He focuses on practical help for everyday problems and on clarifying what people want to change.
Tom uses straightforward conversation to get a clear picture of each person. He listens for strengths and patterns that influence how someone handles relationships, work, or parenting. Sessions emphasize concrete steps people can try between meetings.
His background includes long experience with anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, and mood concerns such as bipolar and depression. He also works with problems around self-esteem, communication, commitment, codependency, and caregiver stress. That breadth means he often connects emotional habits to relationship patterns and life demands.
Therapeutic approaches Tom draws on include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Existential Therapy. He explains what each approach aims to do and then chooses practical tools that fit the person’s goals.
People who come to his work can expect a focus on skills they can practice, clearer thinking about choices, and attention to how relationships shape feelings and behavior. He encourages looking at strengths and small changes that add up over time. If someone wants to begin, they can follow the site steps to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Tom uses therapy approaches in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match their values rather than getting stuck in worry. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and trying different behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building on each person's strengths so practical goals feel more attainable.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Tom will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. He adapts methods collaboratively so the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single method.
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 down travel time, and let people try shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets a person choose conversations that focus on skills practice, communication work, or coping exercises that translate into everyday life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Tom help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, career issues, and related areas listed on his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a conversational, practical approach and focuses on identifying strengths and steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of professional experience as a counselor working with a wide range of concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Missouri and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
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 that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.