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Thomas Austin

Supportive clinical social worker focused on practical change

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
30 years
Licensed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Thomas

Thomas Austin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with three decades of experience. He speaks plainly and directly, listening closely while encouraging people to take practical steps. Parents and adults who are juggling stress, grief, or life changes will find a straightforward, goal-oriented approach.

Thomas blends coaching with therapy to help clients build confidence and move toward clearer choices. He draws on tried techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness Therapy.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on identifying small, doable changes and practicing new habits between meetings. He also uses Solution-Focused methods to set clear short-term goals and measure progress. Thomas has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, addiction, anger, and relationship strain.

He also has experience supporting those coping with trauma from physical, sexual, or emotional abuse. Work can include improving self-esteem, transitioning careers, and defining life priorities. His style is direct but caring.

He asks clients to be active partners in planning and following through on agreed steps. Expect practical tools, plain feedback, and attention to the client’s priorities during sessions. Thomas practices in Pennsylvania and speaks English.

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Getting started means completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits the client’s needs.

How his approaches translate to online care

Thomas uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT is practical and task oriented, which fits well with video or phone sessions where specific skills are practiced. Mindfulness Therapy is used to build present-moment awareness and reduce stress through simple attention and breathing exercises that clients can do between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Thomas will discuss options and collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. He adjusts techniques over time based on what is helping and what feels doable for the client.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, revisit notes or skills between meetings, and maintain continuity when life gets hectic. The emphasis is on practical tools and steady progress, delivered in ways that suit each person’s routine.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Thomas work with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, grief, family and relationship concerns, parenting, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How would he describe his therapy style?
Thomas uses a direct and caring style that asks clients to take an active role. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals you can work on between meetings.
What background and experience does he have?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience, including work with trauma, substance use, mood issues, and life coaching for self-esteem and motivation.
Where does he practice and what are his credentials?
He practices in Pennsylvania and holds the LCSW credential listed as PA LCSW CW012532.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexible options for different needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
30 years
Licensed
Pennsylvania
Languages
English

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