- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- ACT and CBT methods
- Stress and addiction work
About Tom
Tom Lewis is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor based in Missouri with 30 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues around self-esteem and career. His practice also covers addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strains, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Tom listens to who a person is and what they want to change. He uses conversational sessions to map out current patterns and practical steps forward. Sessions focus on naming feelings, noticing behavior patterns, and trying small changes that show what helps in daily life.
He draws on several approaches, including Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Existential Therapy. Those approaches are used to help people understand recurring emotions, make different choices, and build more satisfying ways of relating to themselves and others.
Tom often helps people untangle family of origin issues, codependency, commitment and communication problems, and the aftermath of infidelity or separation. He also supports caregivers dealing with stress and fathers working through role and identity concerns.
Practical problem solving and steady follow-through are part of his style. He encourages using a person’s existing strengths to manage setbacks and cope with life changes. To begin, clients choose the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule their first session.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps name and track difficult emotions and the patterns they create in relationships. In sessions this looks like naming what a person feels, noticing how those feelings shape responses, and trying new ways of interacting. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, and taking small committed actions toward what matters most. It is useful for anxiety, avoidance, and motivation struggles. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, listening stance where the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports self-discovery.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss the options, describe how each approach would be used, and decide with the client which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative discussion can change as needs evolve over time.
The biography does not specify exact session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people work through issues from wherever they are located, which can help maintain consistency during life changes.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem and career concerns, addictions, trauma and grief, parenting strains, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic approach or style?
He uses a conversational, person-focused style and draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, and Existential Therapy to address emotions and behavior patterns.
How much experience does he have?
Tom has 30 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns.
What credential and location should I know about?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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