- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Grief and loss
About Thomas
Thomas McClernon is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker with eight years of clinical experience and a longer history in social work. He lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, career concerns and depression among the issues he addresses. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
He has worked in outpatient, inpatient, and virtual settings. That variety means he is familiar with different kinds of moments when people reach out - from times of acute stress to slower, ongoing struggles. He uses mindfulness exercises to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept up in them.
Thomas draws on several practical approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on what matters and taking small steps toward those values. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and client-centered methods are used when clear coping skills and steady support are needed.
In a session he talks through current problems, helps set short-term goals, and teaches exercises to practice between meetings. Work might include building strategies for handling anxiety, grief processing, or managing anger in daily life.
He also addresses longer-term or situational concerns such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, family of origin issues, and end-of-life planning support. Practical problem solving and skills practice are common parts of his approach.
To start, readers are asked to use the platform’s matching steps to schedule a first meeting and complete the intake questionnaire. That first session is used to clarify goals and decide what approach fits best.
How Thomas Uses ACT, CBT and Mindfulness Online
Thomas uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness in straightforward ways that translate to virtual sessions. ACT involves clarifying what matters to a person and taking values-based steps, which can help when anxiety or avoidance get in the way. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce worry or low mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. In the first sessions he will talk about current problems, personal goals, and what methods feel most useful. Together the therapist and client decide which mix of skills and exercises to try and adjust that plan as progress is made. The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy life and using tools between meetings. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. Online meetings often make it easier to keep regular appointments, practice skills in real settings, and have brief check-ins when a shorter session is helpful.Areas of expertise
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Virginia, Delaware
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, career issues, and depression, plus related topics like caregiver stress and chronic illness.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, skills-based methods such as CBT, ACT, DBT, client-centered techniques, and mindfulness exercises to address day-to-day challenges.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience and additional years in social work practice before that.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Pennsylvania and practices from Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are accepted.
How do sessions and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.