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Thomas "Tom" Wissert

Listening-focused counselor for stress and relationships

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
14 years
Licensed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Thomas

Thomas "Tom" Wissert is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama. He focuses on common concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, and ADHD. Tom also addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, grief, addiction, and mood disorders.

He writes plainly and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person. Tom uses practical talk and structured tools in sessions. He relies on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses.

Background and approach

He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques when useful. His style emphasizes active listening and motivational interviewing to help people clarify goals and stay motivated. Sessions can include skill practice, perspective checks, and short exercises to apply between meetings.

Tom aims to respond to messages within 24 hours and typically checks communications throughout the day. Tom has 14 years of counseling experience and holds the credential LPC, license number AL LPC LPC04235. He conducts sessions in English and works with adults who contact him from Alabama.

Session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a person selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules according to therapist availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Tom commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT sessions usually involve simple exercises and homework to practice new ways of thinking and reacting to stress or mood problems.

He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choosing actions that match personal values. ACT can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where getting unstuck matters.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Tom will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels practical. He adapts methods as needed so the plan fits the person's life and concerns.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. These options make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules and to continue therapy between in-person visits. People can choose the format that best suits their needs and adjust it as therapy progresses.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?
He addresses anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, mood disorders, and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his general therapy style?
Tom uses active listening, motivational interviewing, and straightforward guidance. He blends conversation with practical exercises and skill practice to help people change patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 14 years of counseling experience working with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other concerns noted in his background.
What credentials and location are on record?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - with license AL LPC LPC04235 and practices in Alabama.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are managed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to start working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
14 years
Licensed
Alabama
Languages
English

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