- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral tools
About Tommy
Tommy Pool is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 30 years of experience. He works with people ages 13 and up who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, family conflict, depression, trauma, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
He helps clients talk through difficult feelings and situations. Sessions focus on naming emotions and spotting patterns that keep people stuck. He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered listening and practical tools to address thinking and behavior when helpful.
Tommy draws on long clinical experience to meet straightforward problems. He offers calm, direct conversation about what is happening now and what people want to change. He will listen for how past relationships shape current reactions and for habits that keep stress or addiction cycling.
In sessions he combines exploring emotions with concrete strategies from cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness. This can include noticing unhelpful thoughts, building small coping skills, and practicing ways of communicating feelings more clearly.
People who are dealing with grief, caregiver strain, abandonment, body image concerns, or substance and process addictions will find focused attention on both feelings and behavior. He also addresses issues like codependency, communication problems, control issues, and divorce or separation.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire and a first session are used to set goals and plan next steps. Tommy works in English and practices in Texas as an LPC.
How EFT and related approaches are used in online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and working with core emotions and attachment-related patterns. It helps people name hard feelings, see how those feelings affect interactions, and practice different ways of responding to close others or to themselves.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding from the person's viewpoint. The therapist offers nonjudgmental attention so the client can explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence behavior and mood. It uses short, practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That plan can shift as progress is made and new issues come up.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they reduce travel, allow quicker check-ins during a work break, and can work when camera use is difficult. Licensed professionals use these formats to keep continuity of care and to make regular appointments more practical.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Texas, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family conflicts, depression, trauma and grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic style does he use?
He lists Emotionally-Focused Therapy, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, existential ideas, and mindfulness. Sessions combine emotional exploration with practical skills.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 30 years of professional work experience as a counselor in Texas.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas. He practices in Texas and works in English.
Does he offer services in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking by following the platform steps.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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