Thomas Smith, LCSW
LCSW helping clients navigate trauma and relationships
- Trauma-informed care
- Evidence-based approaches
- Collaborative treatment planning
About Thomas Smith
Thomas Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who collaborates with people to identify treatment approaches that fit their needs and goals. With three years of clinical experience, he draws on a range of evidence-informed methods to address stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, and a wide spectrum of other life challenges including parenting, career transitions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
He integrates approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to create tailored plans for each person. This flexibility supports work on issues like intimacy-related concerns, family dynamics, sleep difficulties, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and caregiving stress.
Thomas Smith also attends to additional areas of focus like attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication and control issues, and alternative sexual cultures including BDSM and kink. He provides therapy in English and practices from Pennsylvania, emphasizing a collaborative style that invites clients to shape the goals and pace of treatment.
He integrates approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to create tailored plans for each person. This flexibility supports work on issues like intimacy-related concerns, family dynamics, sleep difficulties, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and caregiving stress.
Thomas Smith also attends to additional areas of focus like attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication and control issues, and alternative sexual cultures including BDSM and kink. He provides therapy in English and practices from Pennsylvania, emphasizing a collaborative style that invites clients to shape the goals and pace of treatment.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Thomas Smith have?
Thomas Smith has 3 years of experience in clinical practice.
Is Thomas Smith a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are PA LCSW CW016654.
In which languages does Thomas Smith provide therapy?
Thomas Smith provides therapy in English.
Where is Thomas Smith located?
Thomas Smith is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Thomas Smith as my therapist?
You can work with Thomas Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Thomas Smith work with international clients?
Thomas Smith does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Thomas Smith cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Thomas Smith
Thomas Smith commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), along with Narrative Therapy, to support clients online. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. EMDR is a trauma-focused approach that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity. Narrative Therapy invites clients to explore and reframe the stories they tell about their lives, creating space for new perspectives and solutions.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work; Thomas Smith emphasizes a collaborative process that considers each client’s needs, goals, and preferences. Together the therapist and client review progress and adjust methods to best support recovery and growth.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, maintain continuity of care during transitions, and access licensed professionals when in-person sessions are not feasible.