- Anxiety and stress
- CBT and mindfulness
- Strength-based approach
About Thomas
Thomas Potter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Oklahoma with 20 years of practice. He focuses on concerns such as anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, depression, and ADHD. He also helps people dealing with relationship struggles, grief, low self-esteem, caregiving stress, and life transitions.
He has worked in community mental health, hospice settings, and with Veterans. That variety shaped a straightforward style that centers on the person seeking help. Sessions emphasize present-day strengths and practical steps rather than long lectures about theory.
Thomas describes therapy as collaborative. The client sets priorities and he offers tools and techniques to address them. If a particular approach does not feel helpful, he will assist with a transition to another clinician so the client’s needs stay central.
In practice he draws on client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness. He also uses motivational interviewing and narrative work to help people rethink patterns and find manageable changes. Sessions typically mix talking with brief exercises or reflections to test what helps.
People who prefer clear, direct guidance and measurable steps often find this approach useful. He aims to listen closely and offer options the client can try between sessions. Those looking for help with social anxiety or phobia-related nervousness about social situations may find his focus on anxiety and practical coping strategies relevant.
How his approaches translate to online work
Thomas often uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on the client's priorities, listening and responding to what matters most in day-to-day life. That approach supports people who need a steady, respectful listener while they sort out goals.He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and tests small changes to see what helps. Mindfulness Therapy is used alongside CBT to bring attention to the present moment and reduce reactivity during stressful situations. Both methods can be useful for anxiety, sleep problems, and persistent worry.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. He will work with the client to see what fits their needs, goals, and preferences and adjust methods over time rather than keeping a fixed plan.
Session formats are not specified in the original profile, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also let people try techniques in their usual surroundings and bring real-life examples into the session for problem-solving.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem, and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a collaborative, strength-based approach focused on the here and now and offers practical techniques to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has practiced for 20 years in settings including community mental health, hospice, and work with Veterans.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Oklahoma and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time; sessions are offered to clients within his jurisdiction.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.