- Cognitive behavioral work
- Psychodynamic elements
- Panic and social anxiety
About Thomas
Thomas Swanbon is a Louisiana Medical Psychologist (LA Medical Psychologist MP.001022) with 26 years of clinical experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and issues related to LGBT identity. Thomas also focuses on life purpose, panic attacks, and social anxiety and phobia.
He uses a cognitive-behavioral approach alongside psychodynamic elements. That means sessions include practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, together with time to look at deeper patterns that affect feelings and relationships. Conversations are straightforward and goal-focused, with time set aside to try tools between sessions.
Thomas adapts discussions and the treatment plan to each person’s situation. Sessions balance skill-building, such as coping strategies for panic or social anxiety, with talk work that examines past experiences and emotional patterns. He aims to help people notice what gets in the way of daily functioning and to develop manageable alternatives.
Over his career he has worked across a range of stress and mood concerns and with people facing identity-related challenges. He frames therapy as a cooperative process where the person brings their goals and he offers methods to reach them. Practical homework and clear session agendas are commonly used.
People who prefer concrete strategies and occasional deeper reflection often find this mix useful. Those interested in starting are advised to review the online therapy options and complete the matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
How Thomas uses evidence-based approaches online
Thomas blends cognitive-behavioral methods with psychodynamic elements. Cognitive-behavioral work focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and often includes skills to manage panic attacks, social anxiety, and everyday stress. Psychodynamic elements involve looking at patterns from past experience that influence current feelings and relationships, which can help explain repeating difficulties.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Thomas will work collaboratively to choose methods that match a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying practical skills, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan if something isn’t working.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins from different locations. Some formats may be better for brief updates while others suit longer work on skills and emotion-focused conversation. Thomas will discuss which option makes sense and how to structure sessions to match daily life and treatment goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, LGBT issues, life purpose, panic attacks, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions combine cognitive-behavioral techniques with psychodynamic elements, offering both practical skills and time to discuss deeper patterns.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 26 years of professional experience in clinical work.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed as LA Medical Psychologist MP.001022 and practices in Louisiana.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.